Construction Safety in Massachusetts
OSHA violations and inspection data for construction employers in Massachusetts
According to OSHA enforcement records, 13,181 construction employers in Massachusetts have accumulated 42,599 workplace safety violations across 17,690 inspections, with 33,796 classified as serious and $76,455,096 in total penalties. 7,132 employers received an F safety grade and 4,423 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 6,526 violations resulted in $21,342,966 in penalties.
Construction Workplace Safety in Massachusetts
The construction sector is one of the most inspected industries in Massachusetts, with OSHA conducting 17,690 inspections across 13,181 employers. 33,796 violations were classified as serious, meaning they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Safety grades are assigned based on a weighted violation formula that accounts for the severity of each citation — willful and repeat violations carry the highest weight.
7,132 construction employers in Massachusetts received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 4,423 received a D grade. Workers in Massachusetts's construction industry who have been injured on the job may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. OSHA also protects workers' right to report unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation.
Construction Employers in Massachusetts 25 shown of 13,181
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Construction | Boston | 143 | D |
| Daniel Marr & Son | Boston | 101 | D |
| Turner Construction Company | Boston | 95 | F |
| Modern Continental Construction | Boston | 81 | D |
| David J Tierney JR | Pittsfield | 75 | F |
| J.F. White Contracting | Boston | 68 | D |
| Component Assembly Systems | Boston | 64 | D |
| Fontaine Bros | Springfield | 60 | D |
| Metric Construction | Boston | 59 | F |
| Suffolk Construction Company | Boston | 59 | C |
| Aquadro & Cerruti | Northampton | 58 | F |
| Dimeo Construction | Boston | 57 | D |
| Chapman Waterproofing | Boston | 54 | D |
| North American Site Developers | Boston | 53 | F |
| Walsh Brothers | Boston | 49 | D |
| Atlantic Drain Service Company | Boston | 49 | F |
| Ner Construction Management | Boston | 46 | F |
| Mass Electric Construction | Boston | 45 | D |
| H. Carr & Sons | Boston | 44 | D |
| Design and Development Group | Somerville | 43 | F |
| Bennett Electrical | Boston | 42 | D |
| Pearson Systems | Springfield | 40 | D |
| Boston Light Electrical Contractors | Weymouth | 39 | F |
| Lussier Industries | Chicopee | 39 | F |
| Modern Continental/bemo Joint Venture | Boston | 38 | F |
Work in construction in Massachusetts?
Every worker has the right to a safe workplace. If your employer has OSHA violations and you've been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Use the search below to look up your employer's full safety record, including violation history, penalty amounts, and safety grade.
All data from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database. Updated March 2026.