Tier 5 Standard

THE MELANSON COMPANY, A TECTA AMERICA COMPANY, LLC

📍 262 NORTH ST., BENNINGTON, VT 05201🏭 Roofing Contractors (NAICS 238160)📅 2023-08-21
$6,500.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
1/100
Risk Score
359
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE MELANSON COMPANY, A TECTA AMERICA COMPANY, LLC — a roofing contractors facility located at 262 NORTH ST., BENNINGTON, VT 05201 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-08-21.

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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $6,500.00 is 80% above the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238160). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within VT, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 9,785 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,373.10.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 16, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 26, 2024. 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 $6,500.00 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.

Industry Benchmark (VT)

This facility's $6,500 penalty is higher than 93% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in VT. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,513.

$2,513
State Avg
$6,500
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Unclassified
Penalty: $6,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 16, 2024Abated: 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

Comparing penalized facilities in BENNINGTON, VT (Exact Industry)

THE MELANSON COMPANY, A TECTA AMERICA COMPANY, LLC (This Facility)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was THE MELANSON COMPANY, A TECTA AMERICA COMPANY, LLC cited for?

THE MELANSON COMPANY, A TECTA AMERICA COMPANY, LLC received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,500.00. The inspection opened on 2023-08-21.

How much was THE MELANSON COMPANY, A TECTA AMERICA COMPANY, LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $6,500.00 against THE MELANSON COMPANY, A TECTA AMERICA COMPANY, LLC in BENNINGTON, VT. Average per citation: $6,500.00.

Is THE MELANSON COMPANY, A TECTA AMERICA COMPANY, LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, THE MELANSON COMPANY, A TECTA AMERICA COMPANY, LLC has a risk score of 1 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 Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $6,500.00 is above the industry average.