PENNICHUCK WATER WORKS INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PENNICHUCK WATER WORKS INC. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at MAIN ST. & FRANKLIN ST., NASHUA, NH 03060 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $26,900.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-01-22.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $26,900.00 is more than 7.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within NH, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 12,674 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,397.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 March 1, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 5, 2004. Of the 4 total citations, 4 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $26,900.00 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 $6,725.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $26,900 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in NH. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,900.
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What OSHA violations was PENNICHUCK WATER WORKS INC. cited for?
PENNICHUCK WATER WORKS INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $26,900.00. The inspection opened on 2004-01-22.
How much was PENNICHUCK WATER WORKS INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $26,900.00 against PENNICHUCK WATER WORKS INC. in NASHUA, NH. Average per citation: $6,725.00.
Is PENNICHUCK WATER WORKS INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PENNICHUCK WATER WORKS INC. has a risk score of 42 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $26,900.00 is above the industry average.