NUVERA FUEL CELLS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NUVERA FUEL CELLS — a scientific research and development services facility located at 129 CONCORD ROAD, BILLERICA, MA 01821 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,100.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-12-23.
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 0.8 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.1 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $2,100.00 is 33% below the national average of $3,143.09 for facilities in the Professional sector (NAICS 541710). This sector encompasses 8,196 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $25.8M.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 72th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 5, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 1 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 total proposed penalty of $2,100.00 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.
This facility's $2,100 penalty is higher than 45% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 541710 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,224.
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What OSHA violations was NUVERA FUEL CELLS cited for?
NUVERA FUEL CELLS received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,100.00. The inspection opened on 2013-12-23.
How much was NUVERA FUEL CELLS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,100.00 against NUVERA FUEL CELLS in BILLERICA, MA. Average per citation: $2,100.00.
Is NUVERA FUEL CELLS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NUVERA FUEL CELLS has a risk score of 0 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 Scientific Research and Development Services facilities is $3,143.09. This facility penalty of $2,100.00 is below the industry average.