This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1988. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

General Ship Safety Record

East Boston, MA

F

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

Last inspected 12/01/1988

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, General Ship in East Boston, Massachusetts has 71 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 27 classified as serious and $6,099 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1985 to 1988.

General Ship, located in East Boston, Massachusetts, was last inspected by OSHA in 1988. 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 71 violations on file, 27 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $6,099.

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.

71 Violations
4 Inspections
27 Serious
$6,099 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
44 ($0)
Serious?
27 ($6,099)
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (10 total) since 1985
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1985
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1985
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1985
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1985
OSHA initially proposed $9,750 in penalties for General Ship, later reduced to $6,099 — a 37% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
10 citations $1,118
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
6 citations $468
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
5 citations $527
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
5 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $821
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/01/1988 Planned? East Boston, MA 33 $5,499
03/13/1986 Complaint? East Boston, MA 4 $0
09/24/1985 Planned? East Boston, MA 34 $600
01/18/1985 Complaint? East Boston, MA 0 $0

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