Establishment profile
RFMC, INC. DBA BERKSHIRE ROOTER
800 WEST STREET, PITTSFIELD, MA, 01201
238220 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Summary
RFMC, INC. DBA BERKSHIRE ROOTER has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 2 years of recorded history, with $32,262 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 90th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,833 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
RFMC, INC. DBA BERKSHIRE ROOTER appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $32,262 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0020 B01 | 1 | 1 | $16,131 | Apr 2024 | Apr 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0200 G01 | 1 | 1 | $16,131 | Apr 2024 | Apr 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0021 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2024 | Apr 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0201 A | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2024 | Apr 2024 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 2382 within MA. Peer group: 1,833 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for RFMC, INC. DBA BERKSHIRE ROOTER. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for RFMC, INC. DBA BERKSHIRE ROOTER. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2023 | Construction vehicle,HVAC,Highway work zone,Jackhammer,Motor Vehicle,Plumbing,Struck By,Vehicle,Work zoneFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for RFMC, INC. DBA BERKSHIRE ROOTER. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for RFMC, INC. DBA BERKSHIRE ROOTER. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for RFMC, INC. DBA BERKSHIRE ROOTER. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for RFMC, INC. DBA BERKSHIRE ROOTER. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RFMC, INC. DBA BERKSHIRE ROOTER. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for RFMC, INC. DBA BERKSHIRE ROOTER. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-12 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 4 | 4 | $32,262 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on RFMC, INC. DBA BERKSHIRE ROOTER from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is RFMC, INC. DBA BERKSHIRE ROOTER's OSHA violation history?
- RFMC, INC. DBA BERKSHIRE ROOTER has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 4 violations and $32,262 in total penalties.
- How does RFMC, INC. DBA BERKSHIRE ROOTER's safety record compare to its industry?
- RFMC, INC. DBA BERKSHIRE ROOTER operates in the plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.
- Has RFMC, INC. DBA BERKSHIRE ROOTER had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving RFMC, INC. DBA BERKSHIRE ROOTER.