Tier 2 Severe

UNLIMITED DRYWALL

📍 25 CUMMINGS STREET, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1999-10-06
$15,000.00
Total Penalties
7
Citations
41/100
Risk Score
339
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, UNLIMITED DRYWALL — a industry sector 00 facility located at 25 CUMMINGS STREET, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $15,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1999-10-06.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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. 6 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 October 27, 1999 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 1, 1999. Of the 7 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 cumulative penalty of $15,000.00 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 $2,142.86 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 7 Citations
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(01)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $11,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 27, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(e)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 27, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(15)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 27, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(06)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 27, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(04)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 27, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(07)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 27, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 27, 1999Abated: 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 UNLIMITED DRYWALL cited for?

UNLIMITED DRYWALL received 7 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $15,000.00. The inspection opened on 1999-10-06.

How much was UNLIMITED DRYWALL fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $15,000.00 against UNLIMITED DRYWALL in SOMERVILLE, MA. Average per citation: $2,142.86.

Is UNLIMITED DRYWALL a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, UNLIMITED DRYWALL has a risk score of 41 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

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 $15,000.00 is above the industry average.