BOSTON WHALER INC
412 WASHINGTON STREET, Norwell, MA 02061
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Inspection records
Mar 8, 1990#100979897Mar 8, 1990Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#100979897$1,1503 viol.3 violations$1,150 in penalties
Inspection #100979897
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 8, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 12, 1990
- Closed
- Aug 13, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 550
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,300
- Penalties on Record
- $1,150
- Site Address
- 412 Washington Street, Norwell, MA 02061
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E02 I | Serious | 1 | 6 | $800 | $400 | Aug 10, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E02 II | Serious | 1 | 6 | $800 | $400 | Aug 10, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $700 | $350 | Aug 10, 1990 | - | - |
May 3, 1985#2318103May 3, 1985Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#2318103$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2318103
Dates
- Opened
- May 3, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- May 28, 1985
- Closed
- May 28, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 530
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 412 Washington St, Norwell, MA 02370
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 16 | 47.9 - 189 | ppm |
Apr 3, 1985#2072957Apr 3, 1985Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#2072957$40027 viol.27 violations$400 in penalties
Inspection #2072957
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 3, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 5, 1985
- Closed
- Jul 28, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 530
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 27
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 26 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $400
- Penalties on Record
- $400
- Site Address
- 412 Washington St, Norwell, MA 02061
- 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 (5 of 27 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $400 | $400 | Jun 24, 1985 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 24, 1985 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D02 | Other | 3 | 70 | $0 | $0 | Jun 24, 1985 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E09 III | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jun 24, 1985 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B01 | Other | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 24, 1985 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 27 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 3, 1979#10187086Dec 3, 1979Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#10187086$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10187086
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 3, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 8, 1980
- Closed
- May 29, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 397
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 412 Washington Street, Norwell, MA 02061
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B10 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 31, 1980 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F05 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 1980 | - | - |
Nov 29, 1978#10186708Nov 29, 1978Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#10186708$6407 viol.7 violations$640 in penalties
Inspection #10186708
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 29, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 29, 1978
- Closed
- May 29, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 2 repeat, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $640
- Penalties on Record
- $640
- Site Address
- 412 Washington Street, Norwell, MA 02061
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 B01 | Repeat | 2 | - | $640 | $640 | Jul 9, 1979 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Repeat | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 9, 1979 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 12, 1979 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 12, 1979 | - | - |
| 02001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B05 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 12, 1979 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 21, 1978#10081628Apr 21, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#10081628$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10081628
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 21, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 11, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 412 Washington Street, Norwell, MA 02061
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Oct 20, 1977#10019453Oct 20, 1977Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#10019453$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #10019453
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 20, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 20, 1977
- Closed
- Jun 21, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 412 Washington St, Norwell, MA 02061
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 050104 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1978 | - | - |
Jul 21, 1977#10019180Jul 21, 1977Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#10019180$54012 viol.12 violations$540 in penalties
Inspection #10019180
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 21, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 22, 1977
- Closed
- Dec 14, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $540
- Penalties on Record
- $540
- Site Address
- 412 Washington Street, Norwell, MA 02061
- 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 (5 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 I | Serious | 1 | - | $180 | $180 | Jan 30, 1978 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 III | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1978 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 IV | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1978 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 C02 III | Serious | 2 | - | $180 | $180 | Oct 3, 1977 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 050104 | Serious | 7 | - | $180 | $180 | Sep 11, 1978 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 14, 1977#10229466Jun 14, 1977Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#10229466$602 viol.2 violations$60 in penalties
Inspection #10229466
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 14, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 17, 1977
- Closed
- Jan 5, 1979
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $60
- Penalties on Record
- $60
- Site Address
- 412 Washington Street, Norwell, MA 02061
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 B01 | Serious | 1 | - | $60 | $60 | Sep 11, 1978 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 R | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 11, 1978 | - | - |
Apr 15, 1974#10173698Apr 15, 1974Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#10173698$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10173698
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 15, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 15, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 412 Washington Street, Norwell, MA 02061
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read 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.
11 inspections, 1974 to 1990. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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