RONALD OLIVEIRA
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RONALD OLIVEIRA — a lessors of residential buildings and dwellings facility located at 25 VIALL STREET, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02744 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $34,755.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-06-24.
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 2.5 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $34,755.00 is more than 10.9× the national average of $3,186.32 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 531110). This sector encompasses 8,577 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $27.3M.
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 7 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 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 August 22, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 14, 2025. Of the 7 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 $34,755.00 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 $4,965.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $34,755 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 531110 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,597.
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What OSHA violations was RONALD OLIVEIRA cited for?
RONALD OLIVEIRA received 7 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $34,755.00. The inspection opened on 2025-06-24.
How much was RONALD OLIVEIRA fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $34,755.00 against RONALD OLIVEIRA in NEW BEDFORD, MA. Average per citation: $4,965.00.
Is RONALD OLIVEIRA a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, RONALD OLIVEIRA has a risk score of 9 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 Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings facilities is $3,186.32. This facility penalty of $34,755.00 is above the industry average.