Tier 4 Systematic

BOSTON BEAUTY SUPPLY

📍 1285 MAIN STREET, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1995-04-26
$7,800.00
Total Penalties
20
Citations
21/100
Risk Score
315
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BOSTON BEAUTY SUPPLY — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1285 MAIN STREET, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 20 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 1995-04-26.

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.

State Context: Within MA, this facility's penalty places it at the 92th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 20 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 9 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 12, 1995 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 14, 1995. Of the 20 total citations, 15 (75%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $7,800.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Citation Matrix — 20 Citations
29 CFR 1910.141(d)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 12, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(01)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 12, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(03)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 12, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(01)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 12, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.141(d)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 12, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(06)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 12, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(05)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 12, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 12, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1904.2(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 12, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: July 12, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(03)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 12, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 12, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(06)
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 12, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(f)(06)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 12, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(k)(02)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 12, 1995Abated: ✓ Yes
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.
More MA Enforcement Records
ATLANTIC COAST UTILITIES, LLC, ADVANCED UTILITIES, INCORPORATED
BOSTON, MA
$1.4M
32 cit.
TEWKSBURY INDUSTRIES, INC.
TEWKSBURY, MA
$768.6K
61 cit.
WYMAN-GORDON CO. EASTERN DIVISION
NO. GRAFTON, MA
$624.0K
203 cit.
BOSTIK, INC.
MIDDLETON, MA
$614.8K
56 cit.
TRIBE MEDITERRANEAN FOODS, INCORPORATED
TAUNTON, MA
$540.0K
18 cit.
Other Inspected Facilities in WAKEFIELD, MA
VICTOR MICROWAVE, INC.
$54.3K
47 cit.
NRP CONTRACTORS II LLC
$24.5K
3 cit.
LMM CONSTRUCTION INC.
$22.4K
7 cit.
MARICO ROLIN DBA BIG DECK CONSTRUCTION
$21.0K
6 cit.
BATTEN BROS., INC.
$18.0K
2 cit.
Related Guides & Tools
OSHA Fines & Penalties Guide →
How OSHA calculates penalties and maximum fine amounts.
After an OSHA Inspection →
Citations, appeals, and penalty negotiation steps.
Top 10 OSHA Violations →
The most frequently cited standards nationwide.
Penalty Calculator →
Estimate fines by violation type, industry, and size.

Explore more: OSHA enforcement in WAKEFIELD · Massachusetts data · Search the database · Incident Rate Calculator

Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was BOSTON BEAUTY SUPPLY cited for?

BOSTON BEAUTY SUPPLY received 20 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,800.00. The inspection opened on 1995-04-26.

How much was BOSTON BEAUTY SUPPLY fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $7,800.00 against BOSTON BEAUTY SUPPLY in WAKEFIELD, MA. Average per citation: $390.00.

Is BOSTON BEAUTY SUPPLY a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, BOSTON BEAUTY SUPPLY has a risk score of 21 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $7,800.00 is above the industry average.