Tier 5 Standard

PROBUILDERS CONSTRUCTION, INC.

📍 10 BITTERSWEET LANE, WESTON, MA 02493🏭 Roofing Contractors (NAICS 238160)📅 2024-08-05
$39,544.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
24/100
Risk Score
382
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PROBUILDERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. — a roofing contractors facility located at 10 BITTERSWEET LANE, WESTON, MA 02493 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $39,544.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-08-05.

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 2.8 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 $39,544.00 is more than 11.0× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238160). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

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 4 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 14, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 3, 2024. Of the 4 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 $39,544.00 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 $9,886.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Probuilders Construction, Inc. reveals a troubling pattern of recidivism that characterizes a systemic

Industry Benchmark (MA)

This facility's $39,544 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,953.

$6,953
State Avg
$39,544
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $10,646.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 14, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Repeat
Penalty: $10,646.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 14, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(01)
Fall Protection Training
Repeat
Penalty: $10,646.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 14, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(01)
Ladders (Construction)
Repeat
Penalty: $7,606.00Gravity: 5Issued: August 14, 2024Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was PROBUILDERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. cited for?

PROBUILDERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $39,544.00. The inspection opened on 2024-08-05.

How much was PROBUILDERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $39,544.00 against PROBUILDERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. in WESTON, MA. Average per citation: $9,886.00.

Is PROBUILDERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, PROBUILDERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. has a risk score of 24 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 Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $39,544.00 is above the industry average.