Costa Fruit & Produce Safety Record
Charlestown, MA · Retail Trade
Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.
Last inspected 12/04/2018
According to OSHA enforcement records, Costa Fruit & Produce in Charlestown, Massachusetts has 30 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 18 classified as serious and $18,983 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 2018.
About This Safety Record
Costa Fruit & Produce in Charlestown, Massachusetts has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the retail trade industry, this places Costa Fruit & Produce 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.
18 of the 30 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.
Violation Breakdown
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Workers' Compensation in Massachusetts
Workers injured on the job in Massachusetts may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation, disfigurement benefits.
- Filing deadline: 4 years from injury date
- Important: Longest statute of limitations in the nation
- Statute: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 152
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Massachusetts, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for Costa Fruit & Produce in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2018 | Complaint? | Charlestown, MA | 3 | $2,120 |
| 09/26/2014 | Complaint? | Charlestown, MA | 2 | $4,712 |
| 01/18/2007 | Planned? | Charlestown, MA | 8 | $5,880 |
| 12/17/1991 | Complaint? | Charlestown, MA | 11 | $4,800 |
| 02/16/1989 | Programmed Other? | Charlestown, MA | 6 | $1,470 |
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