OSHA Cites Gabriel House Operator With 13 Violations After Fire That Killed 10
The company is challenging a proposed $186,778 penalty over OSHA’s post-fire findings.
Overview
- OSHA issued 13 citations on Dec. 30 to Gabriel Care Inc., classifying 11 violations as serious following its inspection.
- Proposed penalties total $186,778, which the operator is contesting through the agency’s administrative process.
- Cited hazards included blocked or poorly marked exits, lack of evacuation training for staff, and trip-and-fall risks on stairs and walkways.
- Inspectors also reported cleanliness problems, exposed wiring, and dead mice in an electrical panel, along with deficiencies in hazard communication and recordkeeping.
- The July 13, 2025 blaze at the Fall River assisted-living facility killed 10 residents, and the state fire marshal said it was unintentionally caused by smoking or an oxygen equipment issue.