Tier 4 Systematic

T. EQUIPMENT CORP

📍 WEST STREET, AUBURN, MA 01501🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1996-07-30
$6,150.00
Total Penalties
11
Citations
16/100
Risk Score
296
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, T. EQUIPMENT CORP — a industry sector 00 facility located at WEST STREET, AUBURN, MA 01501 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,150.00. The inspection case was opened on 1996-07-30.

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 89th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 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 16, 1996 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 19, 1996. Of the 11 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 $6,150.00 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 — 11 Citations
29 CFR 1926.55(a)
Serious
Penalty: $1,200.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 17, 1996Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.103(e)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 17, 1996Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.103(e)(10)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 17, 1996Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.103(g)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 17, 1996Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.103(e)(08)
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 02Issued: October 17, 1996Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.103(f)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 03Issued: October 17, 1996Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $450.00Gravity: 01Issued: October 17, 1996Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.52(d)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 02Issued: October 17, 1996Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(03)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: August 16, 1996Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(06)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 16, 1996Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(d)(10)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,600.00Gravity: 05Issued: August 16, 1996Abated: 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 T. EQUIPMENT CORP cited for?

T. EQUIPMENT CORP received 11 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,150.00. The inspection opened on 1996-07-30.

How much was T. EQUIPMENT CORP fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $6,150.00 against T. EQUIPMENT CORP in AUBURN, MA. Average per citation: $559.09.

Is T. EQUIPMENT CORP a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, T. EQUIPMENT CORP has a risk score of 16 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 $6,150.00 is above the industry average.