Tier 4 Systematic

ROYAL INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES

📍 48 MASON ST., WORCESTER, MA 01610🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1991-07-17
$28,100.00
Total Penalties
32
Citations
30/100
Risk Score
320
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ROYAL INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES — a industry sector 00 facility located at 48 MASON ST., WORCESTER, MA 01610 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 32 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $28,100.00. The inspection case was opened on 1991-07-17.

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 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 32 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 September 26, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 1, 1991. Of the 32 total citations, 15 (47%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $28,100.00 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 $878.13 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Royal Institutional Services reveals a profound systemic failure to maintain basic industrial safety and health standards,

Citation Matrix — 32 Citations
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 26, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 26, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: September 26, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.38(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $550.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 26, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 26, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(c)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 26, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.141(a)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 26, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(01)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 26, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(05)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 03Issued: September 26, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 03Issued: September 26, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(04)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 26, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: September 26, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $750.00Gravity: 03Issued: September 26, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(04)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $550.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 26, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(02)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $550.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 26, 1991Abated: ✓ 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 ROYAL INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES cited for?

ROYAL INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES received 32 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $28,100.00. The inspection opened on 1991-07-17.

How much was ROYAL INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $28,100.00 against ROYAL INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES in WORCESTER, MA. Average per citation: $878.13.

Is ROYAL INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, ROYAL INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES has a risk score of 30 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 $28,100.00 is above the industry average.