SPS NEW ENGLAND, INC.
ROUTE 213 & HOWE STREET BRIDGE, METHUEN, MA 01844
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Inspection records
Jun 1, 2026#349076422Jun 1, 2026Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#349076422$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #349076422
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 1, 2026
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 1, 2026
- Closed
- Sep 1, 2026
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 47
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 480 Merrimack Street, Methuen, MA 01844
- Industry
- 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Sep 19, 1996#122115918Sep 19, 1996Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#122115918$1,0001 viol.1 violation$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #122115918
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 19, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 21, 1996
- Contested
- Dec 26, 1996
- Final Order
- Jul 24, 1997
- Closed
- Aug 18, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 80
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- Route 213 & Howe Street Bridge, Methuen, MA 01844
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 4 | 5.2 - 17 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 4 | 1.892 - 7.108 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 4 | 12 - 16 | % |
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002B | 1926.55 Gases, Vapors, Fumes, Dusts, and Mists OSHA citation code: 19260055 A | Other | 2 | 3 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Apr 16, 1997 | Dec 26, 1996 | Jul 24, 1997 |
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About these records
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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.
2 inspections, 1996 to 2026. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
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: highway, street, and bridge construction reported 2.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 5.2%; NAICS 2373 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source