Tier 5 Standard

ROADS CORPORATION

📍 68 BRIDLE ROAD, BILLERICA, MA 01821🏭 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (NAICS 237110)📅 2003-07-08
$41,800.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
25/100
Risk Score
411
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ROADS CORPORATION — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at 68 BRIDLE ROAD, BILLERICA, MA 01821 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $41,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-07-08.

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 $41,800.00 is more than 11.6× 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 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 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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 December 19, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 24, 2003. 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 $41,800.00 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 $10,450.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Roads Corporation reveals a systemic failure to implement fundamental life-safety protocols within high

Industry Benchmark (MA)

This facility's $41,800 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,548.

$10,548
State Avg
$41,800
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $2,800.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 19, 2003Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $25,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 19, 2003Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
Fall Protection (Construction)
Repeat
Penalty: $14,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 19, 2003Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(02)
Repeat
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 19, 2003Abated: 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 ROADS CORPORATION cited for?

ROADS CORPORATION received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $41,800.00. The inspection opened on 2003-07-08.

How much was ROADS CORPORATION fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $41,800.00 against ROADS CORPORATION in BILLERICA, MA. Average per citation: $10,450.00.

Is ROADS CORPORATION a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, ROADS CORPORATION has a risk score of 25 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $41,800.00 is above the industry average.