NEFP, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NEFP, INC. — a home furnishing merchant wholesalers facility located at 140 SOUTH MAIN STREET, MIDDLETON, MA 01949 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 19 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $71,046.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-01-07.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $71,046.00 is more than 13.7× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423220). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
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 19 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 26, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 30, 2025. Of the 19 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 $71,046.00 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 $3,739.26 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against NEFP, Inc. reveals a pervasive breakdown in fundamental safety management systems,
This facility's $71,046 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423220 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $16,615.
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What OSHA violations was NEFP, INC. cited for?
NEFP, INC. received 19 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $71,046.00. The inspection opened on 2025-01-07.
How much was NEFP, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $71,046.00 against NEFP, INC. in MIDDLETON, MA. Average per citation: $3,739.26.
Is NEFP, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NEFP, INC. has a risk score of 33 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $71,046.00 is above the industry average.