Tier 5 Standard

RSK ENTERPRISES INC.

📍 145 COMMERCE DRIVE, WARWICK, RI 02886🏭 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local (NAICS 484220)📅 2022-09-16
$4,375.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
0/100
Risk Score
372
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RSK ENTERPRISES INC. — a specialized freight (except used goods) trucking, local facility located at 145 COMMERCE DRIVE, WARWICK, RI 02886 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,375.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-09-16.

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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $4,375.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 484220). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.

State Context: Within RI, this facility's penalty places it at the 88th percentile among 12,847 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,361.85.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 24, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 10, 2023. Of the 1 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 total proposed penalty of $4,375.00 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.

Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $4,375.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 24, 2023Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was RSK ENTERPRISES INC. cited for?

RSK ENTERPRISES INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,375.00. The inspection opened on 2022-09-16.

How much was RSK ENTERPRISES INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $4,375.00 against RSK ENTERPRISES INC. in WARWICK, RI. Average per citation: $4,375.00.

Is RSK ENTERPRISES INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, RSK ENTERPRISES INC. has a risk score of 0 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 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $4,375.00 is above the industry average.