Tier 4 Systematic

WALSH CONSTRUCTION OF ILLINOIS

📍 NUT ISLAND COMPLEX, QUINCY, MA 02169🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1991-03-25
$21,000.00
Total Penalties
12
Citations
20/100
Risk Score
316
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WALSH CONSTRUCTION OF ILLINOIS — a industry sector 00 facility located at NUT ISLAND COMPLEX, QUINCY, MA 02169 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1991-03-25.

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 MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 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 August 16, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 11, 1991. Of the 12 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 $21,000.00 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 $1,750.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The 1991 inspection of Walsh Construction at the Nut Island Complex revealed a pervasive breakdown

Citation Matrix — 12 Citations
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(01)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,275.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 16, 1991Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(02)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: August 16, 1991Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(06)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $2,125.00Gravity: 03Issued: August 16, 1991Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(02)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $2,975.00Gravity: 05Issued: August 16, 1991Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.26(c)(02)
Ladder Safety
Serious
Penalty: $2,125.00Gravity: 03Issued: August 16, 1991Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.242(a)
Serious
Penalty: $2,125.00Gravity: 04Issued: August 16, 1991Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(e)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: August 16, 1991Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $2,125.00Gravity: 04Issued: August 16, 1991Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $1,700.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 16, 1991Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 04Issued: August 16, 1991Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,275.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 16, 1991Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $1,275.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 16, 1991Abated: 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 WALSH CONSTRUCTION OF ILLINOIS cited for?

WALSH CONSTRUCTION OF ILLINOIS received 12 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,000.00. The inspection opened on 1991-03-25.

How much was WALSH CONSTRUCTION OF ILLINOIS fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $21,000.00 against WALSH CONSTRUCTION OF ILLINOIS in QUINCY, MA. Average per citation: $1,750.00.

Is WALSH CONSTRUCTION OF ILLINOIS a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, WALSH CONSTRUCTION OF ILLINOIS has a risk score of 20 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 $21,000.00 is above the industry average.