Tier 4 Systematic

VICTOR ELECTRIC WIRE & CABLE CORP

📍 618 MAIN STREET, COVENTRY, RI 02816🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1995-05-11
$17,492.50
Total Penalties
60
Citations
28/100
Risk Score
325
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

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.

Citation Matrix — 60 Citations
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,137.50Gravity: 05Issued: December 5, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(08)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 1, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(02)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 1, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(06)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $700.00Gravity: 02Issued: April 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(07)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: April 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,450.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $875.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(b)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $700.00Gravity: 02Issued: April 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(h)(01)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $875.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(02)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.38(a)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(02)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $875.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(i)(02)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $1,750.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 30, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
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 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.