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Boston Bridge & Steel, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Boston Bridge & Steel, INC ranks #6,242 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty88% serious
$43,234
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#6,242
of 99,447 penalized employers

Boston Bridge & Steel, INC in Boston, MA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $43,234. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Boston Bridge & Steel, INC: 6 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,242 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jim Group, INC. in Hialeah, FL is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#6,242
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Boston Bridge & Steel, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Boston Bridge & Steel, INC runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$43,234 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Boston Bridge & Steel, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0011.823.635.447.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVALERO REFINING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 41HAYNES INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11BEF FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10GIBBS DIE CASTING CO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11CLEVELAND STEEL CONT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4NATIONAL STEEL AND S…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4GRIMM INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15CDR STRAINERS & FILT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14GRAPHIC PACKAGING IN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5SPX COOLING TECHNOLO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4NORTHERN MICHIGAN VE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18RIVERS FABRICATION &…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19FAURECIA EMISSIONS C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 45BIEWER-WISCONSIN SAW…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16FASHION, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19MOUNTAIRE FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9WISE FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1GEORGIA PACIFIC CONS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3WHIRLPOOL CORP. MARI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4Boston Bridge & Stee…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16
Boston Bridge & Steel, INC has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 16 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Boston Bridge & Steel, INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Boston Bridge & Steel, INC sits at penalty rank #3,155 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($43,234 assessed).

How Boston Bridge & Steel, INC Compares

Boston Bridge & Steel, INC's 2.67 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2013-11-06

Last Inspection

2015-04-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,206

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $7,206 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

12.5% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$72,450

Current Penalty Amount

$43,234

Penalty Reduction

40.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $29,216 from the initial assessment of $72,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Boston Bridge & Steel, INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Boston Bridge & Steel, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 16 8.0
Total Penalty $43,234 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,206 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Boston Bridge & Steel, INC, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($43,234 here).

Manufacturing Solutions INC $43,233 KS Jensen Precast $43,241 NV JCG Industries, INC. DBA Koch Foods $43,247 IL Watson Apparel CO., LLC $43,210 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC 6 insp. Memphis, TN Haynes International INC 6 insp. Kokomo, IN Bef Foods, INC. 6 insp. Lima, OH Gibbs Die Casting Corporation 6 insp. Henderson, KY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Manufacturing Solutions INC
Newton, KS
4 inspections $43,233
Jensen Precast
North las Vegas, NV
4 inspections $43,241
JCG Industries, INC. DBA Koch Foods
Franklin Park, IL
3 inspections $43,247
Jim Group, INC.
Hialeah, FL
0 inspections $0
Watson Apparel CO., LLC
Virginia Beach, VA
3 inspections $43,210

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boston Bridge & Steel, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Boston Bridge & Steel, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 6 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Boston Bridge & Steel, INC have? ▼
Boston Bridge & Steel, INC has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $43,234.
How many OSHA inspections has Boston Bridge & Steel, INC had? ▼
Boston Bridge & Steel, INC has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-11-06 and the most recent on 2015-04-07. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Boston Bridge & Steel, INC? ▼
Boston Bridge & Steel, INC has been assessed $43,234 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $72,450 (a 40.3% reduction).
Does Boston Bridge & Steel, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Boston Bridge & Steel, INC has 14 serious violations, and 2 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Boston Bridge & Steel, INC operate in? ▼
Boston Bridge & Steel, INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Boston Bridge & Steel, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Boston Bridge & Steel, INC ranks #6,242 (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Boston Bridge & Steel, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Boston Bridge & Steel, INC's total OSHA penalty of $43,234 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jim Group, INC. in Hialeah, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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