Tier 4 Systematic

R. E. SERVICE CO., INC.

📍 71 LOWELL RD., SALEM, NH 03079🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1993-05-04
$24,870.00
Total Penalties
24
Citations
41/100
Risk Score
332
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, R. E. SERVICE CO., INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 71 LOWELL RD., SALEM, NH 03079 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 24 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $24,870.00. The inspection case was opened on 1993-05-04.

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.

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 24 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 6 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 May 4, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 5, 1995. Of the 24 total citations, 15 (63%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $24,870.00 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 $1,036.25 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for R. E. Service Co., Inc. reveals a profound systemic

Citation Matrix — 24 Citations
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Repeat
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 05Issued: June 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1904.2(a)
Repeat
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: June 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Repeat
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 02Issued: June 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Repeat
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(05)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Repeat
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(07)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Repeat
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 02Issued: June 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Repeat
Penalty: $4,200.00Gravity: 05Issued: June 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Repeat
Penalty: $4,200.00Gravity: 05Issued: June 24, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $1,460.00Gravity: 05Issued: May 4, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $710.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 4, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $460.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 4, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(05)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $460.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 4, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(07)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $460.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 4, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $710.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 4, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was R. E. SERVICE CO., INC. cited for?

R. E. SERVICE CO., INC. received 24 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $24,870.00. The inspection opened on 1993-05-04.

How much was R. E. SERVICE CO., INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $24,870.00 against R. E. SERVICE CO., INC. in SALEM, NH. Average per citation: $1,036.25.

Is R. E. SERVICE CO., INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, R. E. SERVICE CO., INC. has a risk score of 41 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $24,870.00 is above the industry average.