NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SERVICES
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SERVICES — a electric power distribution facility located at 1349 RIVER ROAD, MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $35,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-02-07.
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 2.4 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 7.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $35,000.00 is more than 8.1× the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221122). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.
State Context: Within CT, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 2 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 3, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 9, 2010. Of the 5 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 $35,000.00 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 $7,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for this facility reveals a systemic collapse of the foundational "Right to Know" and
This facility's $35,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221122 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,531.
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What OSHA violations was NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SERVICES cited for?
NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SERVICES received 5 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $35,000.00. The inspection opened on 2010-02-07.
How much was NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SERVICES fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $35,000.00 against NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SERVICES in MIDDLETOWN, CT. Average per citation: $7,000.00.
Is NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SERVICES a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SERVICES has a risk score of 9 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 Electric Power Distribution facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $35,000.00 is above the industry average.