JAMES J WELCH & CO INC
2050 MASS AVE ELDERLY HOUSING, Cambridge, MA 02140
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Inspection records
Jan 19, 2012#316284116Jan 19, 2012Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#316284116$8001 viol.1 violation$800 in penalties
Inspection #316284116
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 19, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 16, 2012
- Closed
- Aug 9, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,100
- Penalties on Record
- $800
- Site Address
- 799 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
- Industry
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 1 | 2.549 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 1 | 2.549 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 1 | 0.195 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 1 | 9.2 | % |
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | $800 | Jul 20, 2012 | - | - |
Jan 18, 2012#316284033Jan 18, 2012Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#316284033$7,7943 viol.3 violations$7,794 in penalties
Inspection #316284033
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 18, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 18, 2012
- Closed
- Sep 12, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $37,730
- Penalties on Record
- $7,794
- Site Address
- 799 Concord Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
- Industry
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.300 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19260300 B01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,390 | $2,300 | Feb 28, 2012 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.404 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260404 B01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,390 | $2,300 | Feb 27, 2012 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1926.20 General Safety and Health Provisions OSHA citation code: 19260020 B02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $26,950 | $3,194 | Feb 28, 2012 | - | - |
Mar 2, 1984#160051Mar 2, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#160051$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #160051
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 2, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 2, 1984
- Closed
- Jun 22, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 6
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2050 Mass Ave Elderly Housing, Cambridge, MA 02140
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.25 Housekeeping OSHA citation code: 19260025 B | Other | 4 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 9, 1984 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.350 Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19260350 H | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 9, 1984 | - | - |
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
3 inspections, 1984 to 2012. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: nonresidential building construction reported 1.9 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 6.8%; NAICS 2362 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source