NEW PLACE CARPENTRY, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NEW PLACE CARPENTRY, LLC — a siding contractors facility located at TENDERWOOD, PLYMOUTH, MA 02360 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $111,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-04-23.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $111,500.00 is more than 30.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238170). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
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 12 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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 October 21, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 27, 2009. Of the 12 total citations, 12 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $111,500.00 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 $9,291.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for New Place Carpentry, LLC, reveals a deeply ingrained culture of non-compliance regarding fall hazards, the leading cause of mortality in the residential construction industry. The assessment of a $70,000 penalty for
This facility's $111,500 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238170 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,579.
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What OSHA violations was NEW PLACE CARPENTRY, LLC cited for?
NEW PLACE CARPENTRY, LLC received 12 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $111,500.00. The inspection opened on 2009-04-23.
How much was NEW PLACE CARPENTRY, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $111,500.00 against NEW PLACE CARPENTRY, LLC in PLYMOUTH, MA. Average per citation: $9,291.67.
Is NEW PLACE CARPENTRY, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NEW PLACE CARPENTRY, LLC has a risk score of 53 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 Siding Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $111,500.00 is above the industry average.