NED STEVENS GUTTER CLEANING AND GENERAL CONTRACTING OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NED STEVENS GUTTER CLEANING AND GENERAL CONTRACTING OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC. — a other services to buildings and dwellings facility located at 21 ADAMS STREET, LEXINGTON, MA 02420 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $48,013.70. The inspection case was opened on 2016-10-24.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $48,013.70 is more than 11.6× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561790). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.
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 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 December 7, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 16, 2017. Of the 1 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 per-citation average of $48,013.70 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
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This facility's $48,014 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561790 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,268.
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What OSHA violations was NED STEVENS GUTTER CLEANING AND GENERAL CONTRACTING OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC. cited for?
NED STEVENS GUTTER CLEANING AND GENERAL CONTRACTING OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $48,013.70. The inspection opened on 2016-10-24.
How much was NED STEVENS GUTTER CLEANING AND GENERAL CONTRACTING OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $48,013.70 against NED STEVENS GUTTER CLEANING AND GENERAL CONTRACTING OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC. in LEXINGTON, MA. Average per citation: $48,013.70.
Is NED STEVENS GUTTER CLEANING AND GENERAL CONTRACTING OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NED STEVENS GUTTER CLEANING AND GENERAL CONTRACTING OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC. has a risk score of 24 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $48,013.70 is above the industry average.