Tier 5 Standard

WHS HOMES, INC.

📍 61 PLAINS RD, CLAREMONT, NH 03743🏭 Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (NAICS 321992)📅 2018-12-04
$11,933.50
Total Penalties
4
Citations
4/100
Risk Score
391
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WHS HOMES, INC. — a prefabricated wood building manufacturing facility located at 61 PLAINS RD, CLAREMONT, NH 03743 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $11,933.50. The inspection case was opened on 2018-12-04.

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.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $11,933.50 is 42% above the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 321992). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.

State Context: Within NH, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 12,674 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,397.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 February 1, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 1, 2019. Of the 4 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 $11,933.50 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 $2,983.38 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (NH)

This facility's $11,934 penalty is higher than 57% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 321992 industry in NH. The state average penalty for this industry is $14,763.

$14,763
State Avg
$11,934
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $2,983.50Gravity: 5Issued: February 1, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $2,983.50Gravity: 5Issued: February 1, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $2,983.50Gravity: 5Issued: February 1, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $2,983.00Gravity: 5Issued: February 1, 2019Abated: 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was WHS HOMES, INC. cited for?

WHS HOMES, INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $11,933.50. The inspection opened on 2018-12-04.

How much was WHS HOMES, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $11,933.50 against WHS HOMES, INC. in CLAREMONT, NH. Average per citation: $2,983.38.

Is WHS HOMES, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, WHS HOMES, INC. has a risk score of 4 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 Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $11,933.50 is above the industry average.