STANDARD THOMSON CORP.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, STANDARD THOMSON CORP. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 152 GROVE ST., WALTHAM, MA 02254 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 77 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $61,300.00. The inspection case was opened on 1992-02-10.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 77 citations spanning 8 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 April 24, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 24, 1992. Of the 77 total citations, 15 (19%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $61,300.00 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 $796.10 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 1992 enforcement action against Standard Thomson Corp. revealed a facility-wide breakdown of
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What OSHA violations was STANDARD THOMSON CORP. cited for?
STANDARD THOMSON CORP. received 77 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $61,300.00. The inspection opened on 1992-02-10.
How much was STANDARD THOMSON CORP. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $61,300.00 against STANDARD THOMSON CORP. in WALTHAM, MA. Average per citation: $796.10.
Is STANDARD THOMSON CORP. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, STANDARD THOMSON CORP. has a risk score of 37 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $61,300.00 is above the industry average.