RAYMOND J. CAWLEY CONTRACTING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RAYMOND J. CAWLEY CONTRACTING, INC. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at 28 WEST MAIN ROAD, MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $33,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-11-04.
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 $33,000.00 is more than 9.1× 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 RI, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 12,847 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,361.85.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 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. 2 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 May 1, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 15, 2012. Of the 9 total citations, 9 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $33,000.00 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 $3,666.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Raymond J. Cawley Contracting, Inc. reveals a profound and systemic breakdown
This facility's $33,000 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in RI. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,863.
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What OSHA violations was RAYMOND J. CAWLEY CONTRACTING, INC. cited for?
RAYMOND J. CAWLEY CONTRACTING, INC. received 9 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $33,000.00. The inspection opened on 2011-11-04.
How much was RAYMOND J. CAWLEY CONTRACTING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $33,000.00 against RAYMOND J. CAWLEY CONTRACTING, INC. in MIDDLETOWN, RI. Average per citation: $3,666.67.
Is RAYMOND J. CAWLEY CONTRACTING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, RAYMOND J. CAWLEY CONTRACTING, INC. has a risk score of 60 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 $33,000.00 is above the industry average.