This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1984. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Burtman Iron Works Safety Record

Boston, MA

F

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

Last inspected 06/15/1984

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Burtman Iron Works in Boston, Massachusetts has 97 workplace safety violations across 14 inspections, with 18 classified as serious and $2,710 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1984.

Burtman Iron Works, located in Boston, Massachusetts, was last inspected by OSHA in 1984. 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 97 violations on file, 18 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,710.

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.

97 Violations
14 Inspections
18 Serious
$2,710 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
79 ($815)
Serious?
18 ($1,895)
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1973
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1973
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (13 total) since 1980
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 3 inspections (11 total) since 1973
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1973
OSHA initially proposed $3,435 in penalties for Burtman Iron Works, later reduced to $2,710 — a 21% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
13 citations $515
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
11 citations $45
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
7 citations $70
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
7 citations $195
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
7 citations $25
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/15/1984 Complaint? Boston, MA 5 $0
01/21/1983 Follow-Up? Boston, MA 7 $250
11/01/1982 Planned? Boston, MA 16 $210
11/12/1980 Follow-Up? Boston, MA 0 $0
09/04/1980 Follow-Up? Boston, MA 3 $0
01/07/1980 Complaint? Boston, MA 13 $460
01/07/1980 Complaint? Boston, MA 13 $205
09/18/1978 Follow-Up? Boston, MA 0 $0
08/19/1977 Complaint? Boston, MA 9 $140
12/02/1975 Complaint? Boston, MA 2 $0
01/08/1974 Follow-Up? Boston, MA 0 $0
12/20/1973 Complaint? Boston, MA 1 $185
08/15/1973 Complaint? Boston, MA 24 $1,080
08/15/1973 Complaint? Boston, MA 4 $180

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