Tier 5 Standard

ROBERT ZWICKER D/B/A WHATEVER IT TAKES

📍 91 MAPLE STREET, LEXINGTON, MA 02420🏭 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (NAICS 237110)📅 2009-11-23
$1,800.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
372
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ROBERT ZWICKER D/B/A WHATEVER IT TAKES — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at 91 MAPLE STREET, LEXINGTON, MA 02420 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-11-23.

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 $1,800.00 is 50% below 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 68th 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 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 November 30, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 19, 2010. Of the 4 total citations, 2 (50%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,800.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (MA)

This facility's $1,800 penalty is higher than 29% 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
$1,800
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: 02Issued: November 30, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(04)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $750.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 30, 2009Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $750.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 30, 2009Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 30, 2009Abated: ✓ 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was ROBERT ZWICKER D/B/A WHATEVER IT TAKES cited for?

ROBERT ZWICKER D/B/A WHATEVER IT TAKES received 4 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,800.00. The inspection opened on 2009-11-23.

How much was ROBERT ZWICKER D/B/A WHATEVER IT TAKES fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $1,800.00 against ROBERT ZWICKER D/B/A WHATEVER IT TAKES in LEXINGTON, MA. Average per citation: $450.00.

Is ROBERT ZWICKER D/B/A WHATEVER IT TAKES a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, ROBERT ZWICKER D/B/A WHATEVER IT TAKES has a risk score of 2 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 $1,800.00 is below the industry average.