Boston Sand & Gravel Safety Record

Charlestown, MA · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 10/10/2019

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Boston Sand & Gravel in Charlestown, Massachusetts has 27 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $6,106 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1988 to 2019.

Boston Sand & Gravel in Charlestown, Massachusetts has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Boston Sand & Gravel among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

9 of the 27 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Massachusetts workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

6.8 Boston Sand & Gravel violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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27 Violations
4 Inspections
9 Serious
$6,106 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
17 ($0)
Serious?
9 ($5,722)
Repeat?
1 ($385)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1988
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1988
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1988
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2017
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 27 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $15,018 in penalties for Boston Sand & Gravel, later reduced to $6,106 — a 59% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $800
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $688
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
2 citations
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
2 citations $400

Workers' Compensation in Massachusetts

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Boston Sand & Gravel in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/10/2019 Planned? Charlestown, MA 1 $385
11/27/2017 Complaint? Charlestown, MA 3 $3,534
02/28/1995 Planned? Charlestown, MA 14 $1,138
03/22/1988 Planned? Charlestown, MA 9 $1,050

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