WEBB-NORFOLK CONVEYOR
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WEBB-NORFOLK CONVEYOR — a industry sector 00 facility located at 155 KING STREET, COHASSET, MA 02025 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 24 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $13,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-08-24.
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 96th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 24 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 13, 1994 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 28, 1994. Of the 24 total citations, 15 (63%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $13,500.00 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 $562.50 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was WEBB-NORFOLK CONVEYOR cited for?
WEBB-NORFOLK CONVEYOR received 24 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $13,500.00. The inspection opened on 1994-08-24.
How much was WEBB-NORFOLK CONVEYOR fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $13,500.00 against WEBB-NORFOLK CONVEYOR in COHASSET, MA. Average per citation: $562.50.
Is WEBB-NORFOLK CONVEYOR a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WEBB-NORFOLK CONVEYOR has a risk score of 24 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 $13,500.00 is above the industry average.