WILLIAM A. BERRY & SON, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WILLIAM A. BERRY & SON, INC. — a commercial and institutional building construction facility located at 415 SOUTH STREET, WALTHAM, MA 02454 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $36,960.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-03-01.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $36,960.00 is more than 10.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories. 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 July 22, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 25, 2004. Of the 2 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 per-citation average of $18,480.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The inspection of William A. Berry & Son, Inc. revealed a high-gravity failure in fundamental fall
This facility's $36,960 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236220 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,752.
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What OSHA violations was WILLIAM A. BERRY & SON, INC. cited for?
WILLIAM A. BERRY & SON, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $36,960.00. The inspection opened on 2003-03-01.
How much was WILLIAM A. BERRY & SON, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $36,960.00 against WILLIAM A. BERRY & SON, INC. in WALTHAM, MA. Average per citation: $18,480.00.
Is WILLIAM A. BERRY & SON, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WILLIAM A. BERRY & SON, INC. has a risk score of 8 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 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $36,960.00 is above the industry average.