P.A. LANDERS, INCORPORATED
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, P.A. LANDERS, INCORPORATED — a industry sector 00 facility located at 54 SEA CLIFF DRIVE, PLYMOUTH, MA 02360 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $42,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 1998-04-09.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 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. 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 23, 1998 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 29, 1998. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $21,250.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against P.A. Landers, Incorporated, centered on a high-gravity excavation hazard
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What OSHA violations was P.A. LANDERS, INCORPORATED cited for?
P.A. LANDERS, INCORPORATED received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $42,500.00. The inspection opened on 1998-04-09.
How much was P.A. LANDERS, INCORPORATED fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $42,500.00 against P.A. LANDERS, INCORPORATED in PLYMOUTH, MA. Average per citation: $21,250.00.
Is P.A. LANDERS, INCORPORATED a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, P.A. LANDERS, INCORPORATED has a risk score of 44 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 $42,500.00 is above the industry average.