NORTHEAST GENERATION SERVICES COMPANY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NORTHEAST GENERATION SERVICES COMPANY, INC. — a electric power generation, transmission and distribution facility located at WASTE MANAGEMENT OF NH T.R.E.E., ROCHESTER, NH 03839 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $123,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-06-19.
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 2.4 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 $123,000.00 is more than 28.4× the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221119). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.
State Context: Within NH, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 12,674 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,397.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 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 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 December 9, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 28, 2004. Of the 11 total citations, 11 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $123,000.00 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 $11,181.82 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against Northeast Generation Services Company reveals a profound systemic breakdown in electrical safety and hazardous energy control protocols. The assessment of $123,000 in penalties for only eleven citations—highlighted
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What OSHA violations was NORTHEAST GENERATION SERVICES COMPANY, INC. cited for?
NORTHEAST GENERATION SERVICES COMPANY, INC. received 11 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $123,000.00. The inspection opened on 2003-06-19.
How much was NORTHEAST GENERATION SERVICES COMPANY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $123,000.00 against NORTHEAST GENERATION SERVICES COMPANY, INC. in ROCHESTER, NH. Average per citation: $11,181.82.
Is NORTHEAST GENERATION SERVICES COMPANY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NORTHEAST GENERATION SERVICES COMPANY, INC. has a risk score of 39 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 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $123,000.00 is above the industry average.