Wholesale Trade Safety in Massachusetts
OSHA violations and inspection data for wholesale trade employers in Massachusetts
According to OSHA enforcement records, 724 wholesale trade employers in Massachusetts have accumulated 4,501 workplace safety violations across 1,326 inspections, with 3,298 classified as serious and $5,915,801 in total penalties. 431 employers received an F safety grade and 207 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 384 violations resulted in $1,418,254 in penalties.
Wholesale Trade Workplace Safety in Massachusetts
The wholesale trade sector is one of the most inspected industries in Massachusetts, with OSHA conducting 1,326 inspections across 724 employers. 3,298 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.
431 wholesale trade employers in Massachusetts received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 207 received a D grade. Workers in Massachusetts's wholesale 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.
Wholesale Trade Employers in Massachusetts 25 shown of 724
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Concentrates | Clinton | 122 | F |
| Prolerized New England | Everett | 66 | F |
| The Dodge Company | Cambridge | 55 | F |
| Checon | Attleboro | 54 | F |
| Charles C. Lewis | Springfield | 52 | F |
| Grant Steel Company | Holbrook | 48 | F |
| Stavis Seafoods | Boston | 45 | F |
| Chemical Sales & Service Co | Worcester | 40 | F |
| William Reisner | Clinton | 38 | F |
| Spoontiques | Stoughton | 34 | F |
| Great Eastern Seafood | Boston | 34 | F |
| Atlas Distributing | Auburn | 33 | F |
| Progressive Gourmet | Wilmington | 32 | F |
| Lenox-Martell | Boston | 32 | F |
| Burke Distributing | Randolph | 30 | F |
| National Vinyl Products | Chicopee | 27 | F |
| Northstar Recycling Group | Springfield | 27 | F |
| Packaging Specialties | Newburyport | 27 | F |
| Adesa Auctions of Boston | Framingham | 26 | F |
| Cambridge Scientific Products | Cambridge | 25 | F |
| Lightolier | Fall River | 25 | F |
| American Paper Recycling | Mansfield | 25 | F |
| Hans Kissle Company | Haverhill | 25 | F |
| Consolidated Beverages | Auburn | 24 | F |
| Fairview Millwork | Bridgewater | 23 | F |
Work in wholesale 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.