TWIN PINES CONSTRUCTION INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TWIN PINES CONSTRUCTION INC. — a framing contractors facility located at 1 JACOBS WAY, READING, MA 01867 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $140,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-03-15.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
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 $140,000.00 is more than 38.8× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238130). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
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 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 6, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 25, 2013. Of the 2 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 per-citation average of $70,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
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This facility's $140,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238130 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,406.
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What OSHA violations was TWIN PINES CONSTRUCTION INC. cited for?
TWIN PINES CONSTRUCTION INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $140,000.00. The inspection opened on 2013-03-15.
How much was TWIN PINES CONSTRUCTION INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $140,000.00 against TWIN PINES CONSTRUCTION INC. in READING, MA. Average per citation: $70,000.00.
Is TWIN PINES CONSTRUCTION INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TWIN PINES CONSTRUCTION INC. has a risk score of 61 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Framing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $140,000.00 is above the industry average.