WORCESTER MARBLE & GRANITE INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WORCESTER MARBLE & GRANITE INC. — a cut stone and stone product manufacturing facility located at 315 N.MAIN STREET, MIDDLETON, MA 01949 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 21 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $18,300.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-12-09.
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.
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 $18,300.00 is more than 2.2× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327991). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
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 21 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 May 10, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 31, 2011. Of the 21 total citations, 14 (67%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $18,300.00 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 $871.43 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Worcester Marble & Granite Inc. revealed a pervasive systemic failure to implement fundamental health
This facility's $18,300 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327991 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,483.
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What OSHA violations was WORCESTER MARBLE & GRANITE INC. cited for?
WORCESTER MARBLE & GRANITE INC. received 21 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $18,300.00. The inspection opened on 2010-12-09.
How much was WORCESTER MARBLE & GRANITE INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $18,300.00 against WORCESTER MARBLE & GRANITE INC. in MIDDLETON, MA. Average per citation: $871.43.
Is WORCESTER MARBLE & GRANITE INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WORCESTER MARBLE & GRANITE INC. has a risk score of 23 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 Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $18,300.00 is above the industry average.