Tier 2 Severe

QUISHIPI CONSTRUCTION INC

📍 165 GOLF VIEW DRIVE, MANCHESTER, NH 03102🏭 Roofing Contractors (NAICS 238160)📅 2015-07-20
$36,400.00
Total Penalties
8
Citations
61/100
Risk Score
443
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, QUISHIPI CONSTRUCTION INC — a roofing contractors facility located at 165 GOLF VIEW DRIVE, MANCHESTER, NH 03102 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $36,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-07-20.

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.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $36,400.00 is more than 10.1× 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 NH, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 12,674 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,397.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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. 3 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 September 8, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 2, 2015. Of the 8 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 $36,400.00 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 $4,550.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for Quishipi Construction Inc. reveals a profound breakdown in fundamental safety management, characterized by

Industry Benchmark (NH)

This facility's $36,400 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in NH. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,026.

$8,026
State Avg
$36,400
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 8 Citations
29 CFR 1926.451(e)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,800.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 8, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,800.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 8, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.452(k)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $2,800.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 8, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1051(a)
Stairways (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: September 8, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $14,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 8, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
Fall Protection (Construction)
Repeat
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: September 8, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: September 8, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.252(a)
Repeat
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: September 8, 2015Abated: 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 QUISHIPI CONSTRUCTION INC cited for?

QUISHIPI CONSTRUCTION INC received 8 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $36,400.00. The inspection opened on 2015-07-20.

How much was QUISHIPI CONSTRUCTION INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $36,400.00 against QUISHIPI CONSTRUCTION INC in MANCHESTER, NH. Average per citation: $4,550.00.

Is QUISHIPI CONSTRUCTION INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, QUISHIPI CONSTRUCTION INC has a risk score of 61 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 Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $36,400.00 is above the industry average.