Retail Trade Safety in Massachusetts
OSHA violations and inspection data for retail trade employers in Massachusetts
According to OSHA enforcement records, 711 retail trade employers in Massachusetts have accumulated 2,732 workplace safety violations across 957 inspections, with 1,972 classified as serious and $6,475,271 in total penalties. 383 employers received an F safety grade and 203 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 287 violations resulted in $1,724,788 in penalties.
Retail Trade Workplace Safety in Massachusetts
The retail trade sector is one of the most inspected industries in Massachusetts, with OSHA conducting 957 inspections across 711 employers. 1,972 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.
383 retail trade employers in Massachusetts received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 203 received a D grade. Workers in Massachusetts's retail trade 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.
Retail Trade Employers in Massachusetts 25 shown of 711
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demoulas Market Basket | Tewksbury | 33 | F |
| Cape Cod Lumber Company | Abington | 32 | F |
| Plantation Products | Norton | 30 | F |
| Costa Fruit & Produce | Charlestown | 30 | F |
| Fisherman's Fleet | Malden | 28 | F |
| Aqua-Leisure Industries | Avon | 28 | F |
| Iverson Ford | N. Billerica | 25 | F |
| General GMC | Methuen | 22 | F |
| Chris Auto Sales | Springfield | 21 | F |
| Bernie & PHYL'S Furniture | Norton | 21 | F |
| National Lumber | Mansfield | 21 | F |
| CVS Pharmacy | Haverhill | 21 | F |
| Roland's Tire Service | Fairhaven | 19 | F |
| John's Used Autos and Parts | Bellingham | 18 | F |
| J. Freeman | Boston | 18 | F |
| Houser Buick | Springfield | 17 | F |
| Stop & Shop Supermarkets | Braintree | 17 | F |
| Sam's Club | Seekonk | 17 | F |
| Britton's North Shore Volkswagen | Beverly | 16 | F |
| Quirk Auto Dealerships | Quincy | 15 | F |
| Whitney Building Products | Boston | 15 | F |
| R.h.scales | Westwood | 14 | F |
| Littleton Lumber | Littleton | 14 | F |
| LYNN Ladder and Scaffolding Co | Springfield | 14 | F |
| Elia's Country Store | Wilmington | 14 | F |
Work in retail trade 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.