This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2007. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

United Parcel Service Safety Record

Watertown, MA · Transportation & Warehousing

C

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

Last inspected 08/22/2007

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, United Parcel Service in Watertown, Massachusetts has 25 workplace safety violations across 10 inspections, with 2 classified as serious and $1,578 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1972 to 2007.

United Parcel Service, located in Watertown, Massachusetts, was last inspected by OSHA in 2007. 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 25 violations on file, 2 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,578.

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.

25 Violations
10 Inspections
2 Serious
$1,578 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
23 ($35)
Serious?
2 ($1,543)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1972
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1972
OSHA initially proposed $5,403 in penalties for United Parcel Service, later reduced to $1,578 — a 71% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
6 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $480
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
3 citations
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
2 citations
1910.0023 Ladders
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/22/2007 Planned? Watertown, MA 0 $0
12/14/2001 Complaint? Watertown, MA 0 $0
08/09/2000 Planned? Watertown, MA 2 $0
07/28/1997 Referral? Watertown, MA 1 $1,063
06/27/1984 Complaint? Watertown, MA 3 $0
03/18/1981 Follow-Up? Watertown, MA 0 $0
08/21/1980 Complaint? Watertown, MA 1 $480
05/03/1979 Complaint? Watertown, MA 0 $0
12/13/1973 Complaint? Watertown, MA 0 $0
12/21/1972 Complaint? Watertown, MA 18 $35

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