This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1989. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Boston Gear Safety Record

Quincy, MA

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 08/03/1989

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Boston Gear in Quincy, Massachusetts has 34 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 4 classified as serious and $1,810 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1977 to 1989.

Boston Gear, located in Quincy, Massachusetts, was last inspected by OSHA in 1989. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 34 violations on file, 4 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,810.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

34 Violations
3 Inspections
4 Serious
$1,810 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
30 ($210)
Serious?
4 ($1,600)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 1977
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1977
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1977
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1977
OSHA initially proposed $2,050 in penalties for Boston Gear, later reduced to $1,810 — a 12% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
8 citations
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
7 citations $1,600
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $140
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
4 citations
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/03/1989 Planned? Quincy, MA 6 $1,600
08/17/1977 Follow-Up? Quincy, MA 2 $0
04/07/1977 Complaint? Quincy, MA 26 $210

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