BOSTON CENTERLESS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BOSTON CENTERLESS, INC. — a machine shops facility located at 11 PRESIDENTIAL WAY, WOBURN, MA 01801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,367.90. The inspection case was opened on 2018-09-27.
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 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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $20,367.90 is more than 3.2× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332710). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
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 5 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 October 18, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 23, 2018. Of the 5 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 cumulative penalty of $20,367.90 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 $4,073.58 falls within the standard penalty range.
The citation profile for Boston Centerless, Inc. revealed a multifaceted breakdown in fundamental safety controls
This facility's $20,368 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332710 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,716.
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What OSHA violations was BOSTON CENTERLESS, INC. cited for?
BOSTON CENTERLESS, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,367.90. The inspection opened on 2018-09-27.
How much was BOSTON CENTERLESS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $20,367.90 against BOSTON CENTERLESS, INC. in WOBURN, MA. Average per citation: $4,073.58.
Is BOSTON CENTERLESS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BOSTON CENTERLESS, INC. has a risk score of 6 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 Machine Shops facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $20,367.90 is above the industry average.