UNICCO SERVICE COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, UNICCO SERVICE COMPANY — a janitorial services facility located at SIX NEW ENGLAND EXECUTIVE PARK, BURLINGTON, MA 01803 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $210,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-06-08.
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.
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 5.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $210,000.00 is more than 50.5× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561720). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.
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 3 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 6, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 25, 2006. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
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.
Patterns:* Systemic failure in the safety management system (SMS). * *Drafting phrases
This facility's $210,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561720 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,512.
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What OSHA violations was UNICCO SERVICE COMPANY cited for?
UNICCO SERVICE COMPANY received 3 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $210,000.00. The inspection opened on 2005-06-08.
How much was UNICCO SERVICE COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $210,000.00 against UNICCO SERVICE COMPANY in BURLINGTON, MA. Average per citation: $70,000.00.
Is UNICCO SERVICE COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, UNICCO SERVICE COMPANY has a risk score of 41 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 Janitorial Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $210,000.00 is above the industry average.