VICTOR ELECTRIC WIRE & CABLE CORP
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VICTOR ELECTRIC WIRE & CABLE CORP — a industry sector 00 facility located at 618 MAIN STREET, COVENTRY, RI 02816 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 60 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $17,492.50. The inspection case was opened on 1995-05-11.
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 RI, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 12,847 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,361.85.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 60 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 5, 1994 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 13, 1999. Of the 60 total citations, 15 (25%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $17,492.50 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 $291.54 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was VICTOR ELECTRIC WIRE & CABLE CORP cited for?
VICTOR ELECTRIC WIRE & CABLE CORP received 60 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $17,492.50. The inspection opened on 1995-05-11.
How much was VICTOR ELECTRIC WIRE & CABLE CORP fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $17,492.50 against VICTOR ELECTRIC WIRE & CABLE CORP in COVENTRY, RI. Average per citation: $291.54.
Is VICTOR ELECTRIC WIRE & CABLE CORP a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, VICTOR ELECTRIC WIRE & CABLE CORP has a risk score of 28 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 $17,492.50 is above the industry average.