Tier 4 Systematic

SHEEHAN PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

📍 DECOTA DRIVE, RANDOLPH, MA 02368🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 2001-07-02
$35,500.00
Total Penalties
10
Citations
37/100
Risk Score
333
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SHEEHAN PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY — a industry sector 00 facility located at DECOTA DRIVE, RANDOLPH, MA 02368 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $35,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2001-07-02.

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 10 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 8 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 December 3, 2001 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 7, 2001. Of the 10 total citations, 9 (90%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $35,500.00 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 $3,550.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Sheehan Pipeline Construction Company reveals a deeply entrenched pattern of non-compliance,

Citation Matrix — 10 Citations
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(02)
Repeat
Penalty: $10,500.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 3, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $10,500.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 3, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 3, 2001Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.251(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: December 3, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.251(f)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 3, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.550(a)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 3, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.550(a)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 3, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.550(a)(06)
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 3, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.651(d)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 02Issued: December 3, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.651(b)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 02Issued: December 3, 2001Abated: ✓ 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 SHEEHAN PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY cited for?

SHEEHAN PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY received 10 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $35,500.00. The inspection opened on 2001-07-02.

How much was SHEEHAN PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $35,500.00 against SHEEHAN PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY in RANDOLPH, MA. Average per citation: $3,550.00.

Is SHEEHAN PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SHEEHAN PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY has a risk score of 37 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 $35,500.00 is above the industry average.