Tier 4 Systematic

NELSON COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC.

📍 CROSS ST. WATER TOWER, FRANKLIN, NH 03235🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 2001-01-23
$7,000.00
Total Penalties
15
Citations
18/100
Risk Score
318
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NELSON COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at CROSS ST. WATER TOWER, FRANKLIN, NH 03235 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2001-01-23.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within NH, this facility's penalty places it at the 90th percentile among 12,674 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,397.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 7, 2001 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 13, 2001. Of the 15 total citations, 11 (73%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $7,000.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Citation Matrix — 15 Citations
29 CFR 1926.251(e)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 7, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.251(e)(08)
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 7, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
Fall Protection (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 7, 2001Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.251(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 7, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.251(e)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $750.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 7, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.251(e)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 7, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 7, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(06)
Fall Protection Systems Criteria
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 7, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(17)
Fall Protection Systems Criteria
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 7, 2001Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.550(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $750.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 7, 2001Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.550(g)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $750.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 7, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.550(g)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 7, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.550(g)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $750.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 7, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.550(g)(04)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 7, 2001Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 7, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
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 NELSON COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. cited for?

NELSON COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. received 15 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,000.00. The inspection opened on 2001-01-23.

How much was NELSON COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $7,000.00 against NELSON COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. in FRANKLIN, NH. Average per citation: $466.67.

Is NELSON COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, NELSON COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. has a risk score of 18 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

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 $7,000.00 is above the industry average.