This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1999. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

U-Haul of Boston Safety Record

Somerville, MA

F

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

Last inspected 04/13/1999

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, U-Haul of Boston in Somerville, Massachusetts has 83 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 45 classified as serious and $74,825 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1997 to 1999.

U-Haul of Boston, located in Somerville, Massachusetts, was last inspected by OSHA in 1999. 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 83 violations on file, 45 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $74,825.

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.

83 Violations
2 Inspections
45 Serious
$74,825 Penalties
Serious?
45 ($44,525)
Repeat?
27 ($29,300)
Other-than-Serious?
11 ($1,000)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (11 total) since 1997
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1997
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1997
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1997
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1997
OSHA initially proposed $160,800 in penalties for U-Haul of Boston, later reduced to $74,825 — a 53% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
11 citations $13,375
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
6 citations $4,000
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
6 citations $9,500
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
6 citations $6,750
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
6 citations $8,875
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/13/1999 Follow-Up? Somerville, MA 37 $13,900
08/12/1997 Complaint? Somerville, MA 46 $60,925

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