Manufacturing · Woburn, MA

Boston Centerless, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Boston Centerless, INC. ranks #17,148 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$20,367
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,148
of 99,447 penalized employers

Boston Centerless, INC. in Woburn, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,367. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Boston Centerless, INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,148 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Package Steel Systems INC in Sutton, MA is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $20,368 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#17,148
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Boston Centerless, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Boston Centerless, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$20,367 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $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 Centerless, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.012.823.534.245.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14DYNAMIC ENGINEERING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PARMA ACQUISITION CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40COMMERCIAL SHEET MET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12JENSEN ENTERPRISES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SAVENCIA CHEESE USA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FLUVITEX USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LANDES FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SEMPER CONCRETE (CMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32HAWK RESEARCH LABORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12GANNETT CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MAREL STORK POULTRY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PROGRESSIVE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ANCHOR-HARVEY COMPON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VACUUM CERAMICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27GRIFFIN PIPE PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 43THE TERRILL MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27FORM-A-FEED INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AREVALO TORTILLERIA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FACULTATIEVE TECHNOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Boston Centerless, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Boston Centerless, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 Centerless, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Boston Centerless, INC. sits at penalty rank #8,310 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($20,367 assessed).

How Boston Centerless, INC. Compares

Boston Centerless, INC.'s 2.50 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-09-27

Last Inspection

2023-05-17

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,184

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $10,184 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$29,097

Current Penalty Amount

$20,367

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,730 from the initial assessment of $29,097. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Boston Centerless, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $20,367 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,184 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boston Centerless, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Boston Centerless, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Centerless, INC. have?
Boston Centerless, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,367.
How many OSHA inspections has Boston Centerless, INC. had?
Boston Centerless, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-09-27 and the most recent on 2023-05-17. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Boston Centerless, INC.?
Boston Centerless, INC. has been assessed $20,367 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,097 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Boston Centerless, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Boston Centerless, INC. has 5 serious 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 Centerless, INC. operate in?
Boston Centerless, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Boston Centerless, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Boston Centerless, INC. ranks #17,148 (the top quarter 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 Centerless, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Boston Centerless, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $20,367 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Package Steel Systems INC in Sutton, MA is a similar manufacturing employer with $20,368 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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