PITCH PINES LANDSCAPING, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PITCH PINES LANDSCAPING, LLC — a masonry contractors facility located at 2324 EAST MAIN STREET, WATERBURY, CT 06705 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 22 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $17,411.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-09-08.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $17,411.00 is more than 4.8× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238140). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within CT, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 33,669 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,368.63.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 22 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 6, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 20, 2023. Of the 22 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 cumulative penalty of $17,411.00 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 $791.41 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $17,411 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238140 industry in CT. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,388.
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What OSHA violations was PITCH PINES LANDSCAPING, LLC cited for?
PITCH PINES LANDSCAPING, LLC received 22 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $17,411.00. The inspection opened on 2022-09-08.
How much was PITCH PINES LANDSCAPING, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $17,411.00 against PITCH PINES LANDSCAPING, LLC in WATERBURY, CT. Average per citation: $791.41.
Is PITCH PINES LANDSCAPING, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PITCH PINES LANDSCAPING, LLC has a risk score of 24 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Masonry Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $17,411.00 is above the industry average.