Tier 2 Severe

N. E. BRICKMASTER WINDOWS & EXTERIORS, INC.

📍 45 ERIE STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1998-11-16
$78,800.00
Total Penalties
10
Citations
80/100
Risk Score
376
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, N. E. BRICKMASTER WINDOWS & EXTERIORS, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 45 ERIE STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $78,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 1998-11-16.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 14, 1999 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 19, 1999. Of the 10 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $78,800.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $7,880.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for N. E. Brickmaster Windows & Exteriors, Inc. reveals a

Citation Matrix — 10 Citations
29 CFR 1926.95(a)
Occupational Noise Exposure (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 14, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.302(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 14, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(02)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 14, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(03)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 14, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.454(a)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 14, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(06)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Willful
Penalty: $17,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 14, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(e)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Willful
Penalty: $17,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 14, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(04)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Willful
Penalty: $17,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 14, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.452(a)(04)
Willful
Penalty: $17,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 14, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(04)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 14, 1999Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was N. E. BRICKMASTER WINDOWS & EXTERIORS, INC. cited for?

N. E. BRICKMASTER WINDOWS & EXTERIORS, INC. received 10 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $78,800.00. The inspection opened on 1998-11-16.

How much was N. E. BRICKMASTER WINDOWS & EXTERIORS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $78,800.00 against N. E. BRICKMASTER WINDOWS & EXTERIORS, INC. in CAMBRIDGE, MA. Average per citation: $7,880.00.

Is N. E. BRICKMASTER WINDOWS & EXTERIORS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, N. E. BRICKMASTER WINDOWS & EXTERIORS, INC. has a risk score of 80 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $78,800.00 is above the industry average.