PARK AUTO BODY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PARK AUTO BODY — a automotive body, paint, and interior repair and maintenance facility located at 63 SOUTH BROADWAY, LAWRENCE, MA 01843 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-09-05.
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 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $1,500.00 is 48% below the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811121). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 66th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 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 January 23, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 2, 2009. Of the 7 total citations, 7 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,500.00 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 $1,500 penalty is higher than 29% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 811121 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,497.
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What OSHA violations was PARK AUTO BODY cited for?
PARK AUTO BODY received 7 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,500.00. The inspection opened on 2008-09-05.
How much was PARK AUTO BODY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,500.00 against PARK AUTO BODY in LAWRENCE, MA. Average per citation: $214.29.
Is PARK AUTO BODY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PARK AUTO BODY has a risk score of 3 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 Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $1,500.00 is below the industry average.