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Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. ranks #1,958 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty66% serious
$94,410
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#1,958
of 99,447 penalized employers

Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. in Marlborough, MA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $94,410. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 32 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,958 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 21 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Buchman Lumber Company LLC in Springbrook, WI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $94,380 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
65.6%
of violations were serious
#1,958
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. runs far above peers (6.0x 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

$94,410 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($94,410) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $94,410 $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 Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.02.411.22028.837.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJAROSZ WELDING CO. I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 32AEROSPACE/DEFENSE CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20PREMIER PACIFIC SEAF…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10WOODEN PALLETS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5HYDRO TUBE ENTERPRIS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21PACKAGEONE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10LIBERTY STEEL PRESSE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21PRETECH CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11FORMICA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9CONSTRUCTION TRAILER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26WISE ALLOYS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7ALCO MANUFACTURING C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16LABARGE COATING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6MARZETTI FROZEN PAST…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 36KAYSUN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13MCSHARES, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7OWENS CORNING ROOFIN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4RPLANET EARTH LOS AN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7AURORA PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7KINTON CARBIDE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8Boundary Fence & Rai…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 32
Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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.

Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,041 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($94,410 assessed).

How Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. Compares

Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC.'s 8.00 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 far above peers (6.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2012-09-28

Last Inspection

2014-05-29

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,603

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $23,603 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

21

Serious

65.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

15.6% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

18.8% 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

$102,960

Current Penalty Amount

$94,410

Penalty Reduction

8.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,550 from the initial assessment of $102,960. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 32 8.0
Total Penalty $94,410 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $23,603 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($94,410 here).

Buchman Lumber Company LLC $94,380 WI Tecnocap, LLC $94,467 WV American Plant Food Corporation $94,500 TX Winnebago Industries INC. $94,558 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Jarosz Welding CO. INC. 4 insp. Hartford, CT Aerospace/Defense Coatings of Georgia, INC. 4 insp. Macon, GA Premier Pacific Seafoods, INC. 4 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK Wooden Pallets, LTD. 4 insp. Silsbee, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Buchman Lumber Company LLC
Springbrook, WI
2 inspections $94,380
Tecnocap, LLC
Glen Dale, WV
7 inspections $94,467
American Plant Food Corporation
Bartlett, TX
2 inspections $94,500
Patriot Tissue, LLC
De Pere, WI
0 inspections $0
Winnebago Industries INC.
Forest City, IA
10 inspections $94,558

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 4 inspections, including 21 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 Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. have? ▼
Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $94,410.
How many OSHA inspections has Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. had? ▼
Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-28 and the most recent on 2014-05-29. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC.? ▼
Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. has been assessed $94,410 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $102,960 (a 8.3% reduction).
Does Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. has 21 serious violations, and 5 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 Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. operate in? ▼
Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332323). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. ranks #1,958 (the top 5% 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 Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $94,410 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (6.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Buchman Lumber Company LLC in Springbrook, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $94,380 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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