BOYD CORPORATION, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BOYD CORPORATION, INC. — a power boiler and heat exchanger manufacturing facility located at 55 DRAGON COURT, WOBURN, MA 01801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $26,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-10-26.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $26,600.00 is more than 4.1× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332410). 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 99th percentile among 60,671 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,824.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 March 13, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 20, 2024. Of the 3 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 $26,600.00 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 $8,866.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Boyd Corporation’s Woburn facility reveals a concentrated failure in mechanical safeguarding and energy control
This facility's $26,600 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332410 industry in MA. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,002.
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What OSHA violations was BOYD CORPORATION, INC. cited for?
BOYD CORPORATION, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $26,600.00. The inspection opened on 2023-10-26.
How much was BOYD CORPORATION, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $26,600.00 against BOYD CORPORATION, INC. in WOBURN, MA. Average per citation: $8,866.67.
Is BOYD CORPORATION, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BOYD CORPORATION, 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 Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $26,600.00 is above the industry average.