WALSH STEEL AND IRON WORKS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WALSH STEEL AND IRON WORKS, INC. — a all other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing facility located at 88 CAMELOT DRIVE P. O. BOX 3927, PLYMOUTH, MA 02360 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,074.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-01-02.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $2,074.00 is 68% below the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332999). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 71th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 June 28, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 1 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 total proposed penalty of $2,074.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $2,074 penalty is higher than 26% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332999 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,152.
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What OSHA violations was WALSH STEEL AND IRON WORKS, INC. cited for?
WALSH STEEL AND IRON WORKS, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,074.00. The inspection opened on 2024-01-02.
How much was WALSH STEEL AND IRON WORKS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,074.00 against WALSH STEEL AND IRON WORKS, INC. in PLYMOUTH, MA. Average per citation: $2,074.00.
Is WALSH STEEL AND IRON WORKS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WALSH STEEL AND IRON WORKS, INC. has a risk score of 0 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $2,074.00 is below the industry average.