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U-HAUL OF BOSTON INC.
$74,825
penalties
83
viol.
2
insp.

U-HAUL OF BOSTON INC.

35 JOY STREET, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143NAICS 532120 Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing

Inspections
2
Aug 1997 to Apr 1999 · 1 safety, 1 health
Violations
83
across 2 inspections
Penalties on record
$74,825
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 45Willful 0Repeat 27Other 11

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Inspection records

Apr 13, 1999Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#113545628$13,90037 viol.

Inspection #113545628

Dates

Opened
Apr 13, 1999
Closing Conference Date
Sep 13, 1999
Contested
Oct 25, 1999
Final Order
Apr 10, 2000
Closed
May 2, 2001

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
24

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
37
Violation Types
11 serious, 20 repeat, 6 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$55,100
Penalties on Record
$13,900
Site Address
35 Joy Street, Somerville, MA 02143
Industry
532120 Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing

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 (25 of 37 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.26
Dockboards
OSHA citation code: 19100026 C01
Serious11$2,000$500Oct 8, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
01002A1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01
Serious14$2,000$500Nov 22, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
01002B1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 I
Serious14$0$0Nov 22, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
01002C1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 II
Serious11$0$0Nov 22, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
01002D1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 H01 I
Serious14$0$0Nov 22, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
01002E1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 K01
Serious14$0$0Nov 22, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
010031910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02
Serious13$2,000$500Nov 22, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
01004A1910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02
Serious12$2,500$750Nov 22, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
01004B1910.304
Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04
Serious11$0$0Oct 7, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
01004C1910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02
Serious115$0$0Oct 22, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
01004D1910.334
Electrical - Use of Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 II
Serious11$0$0Nov 22, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
020011904.2
Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries
OSHA citation code: 19040002 A
Repeat121$4,000$1,000Nov 22, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
020021904.5
Determination of Work-Relatedness
OSHA citation code: 19040005 B
Repeat121$1,000$250Nov 22, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
020031904.5
Determination of Work-Relatedness
OSHA citation code: 19040005 C
Repeat121$1,000$250Nov 22, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
02004A1910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01
Repeat215$7,500$2,000Nov 22, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
02004B1910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q02
Repeat812$0$0Nov 22, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
02005A1910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 D03 II
Repeat12$7,500$2,000Nov 22, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
02005B1910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 E09 III
Repeat28$0$0Oct 15, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
020061910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 C04
Repeat310$200$50Oct 8, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
020071910.184
Slings
OSHA citation code: 19100184 E01
Repeat11$200$50Nov 22, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
020081910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04
Repeat23$200$50Oct 22, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
02009A1910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 F
Repeat613$12,500$4,000Nov 22, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
02009B1910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I
Repeat13$0$0Oct 22, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
02009C1910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01
Repeat315$0$0Oct 22, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000
02009D1910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III
Repeat24$0$0Oct 22, 1999Oct 25, 1999Apr 10, 2000

Showing the 25 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 37 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

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Aug 12, 1997Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#122120892$60,92546 viol.

Inspection #122120892

Dates

Opened
Aug 12, 1997
Closing Conference Date
Nov 18, 1997
Contested
Feb 24, 1998
Final Order
Dec 24, 1998
Closed
Jun 30, 2009

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
28
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
46
Violation Types
34 serious, 7 repeat, 5 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$105,700
Penalties on Record
$60,925
Site Address
35 Joy Street, Somerville, MA 02143
Industry
532120 Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing

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 (25 of 46 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01
Serious22$1,500$1,425Mar 20, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
01002A1910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01
Serious533$2,500$2,375Mar 23, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
01002B1910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q02
Serious522$0$0Mar 23, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
01003A1910.101
Compressed Gases (General Requirements)
OSHA citation code: 19100101 B
Serious214$2,500$2,375Feb 9, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
01003B1910.253
Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting
OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 II
Serious814$0$0Feb 9, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
01004A1910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 D03 II
Serious113$5,000$4,750Mar 9, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
01004B1910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IIB2
Serious113$0$0Feb 13, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
01004C1910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVA
Serious213$0$0Feb 9, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
01004D1910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 E09 III
Serious113$0$0Feb 13, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
01005A1910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01
Serious112$5,000$4,750Mar 23, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
01005B1910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02
Serious112$0$0Mar 23, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
01005C1910.133
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01
Serious513$0$0Feb 23, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
01005D1910.136
Foot Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100136 A
Serious33$0$0Feb 23, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
010061910.151
Medical Services and First Aid
OSHA citation code: 19100151 C
Serious13$2,500$2,375Feb 23, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
01007A1910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 C04
Serious321$1,500$1,425Mar 23, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
01007B1910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 E03
Serious121$0$0Mar 23, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
010081910.176
Handling Materials - General
OSHA citation code: 19100176 A
Serious114$1,500$1,425Mar 9, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
01009A1910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 M05 III
Serious11$1,500$1,425Mar 23, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
01009B1910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01
Serious11$0$0Mar 23, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
01010A1910.184
Slings
OSHA citation code: 19100184 D
Serious11$2,500$2,375Mar 9, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
01010B1910.184
Slings
OSHA citation code: 19100184 E01
Serious12$0$0Mar 9, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
01010C1910.184
Slings
OSHA citation code: 19100184 E03 II
Serious22$0$0Feb 23, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
010111910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 B
Serious35$1,500$1,425Mar 9, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
01012A1910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04
Serious23$2,500$2,375Mar 9, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998
01012B1910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09
Serious23$0$0Mar 9, 1998Feb 24, 1998Dec 24, 1998

Showing the 25 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 46 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Failure to Abate Penalties1 citation

OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 1 citation issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.

CitationFTA InspectionFTA IssuanceFTA PenaltyFTA ContestFTA Final Order
01012B#113545628Feb 3, 1998-Nov 1, 1999-
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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.

Standards cited

1910.1200Hazard Communication11 citations · $13,375
1910.37Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes6 citations · $8,875
1910.303Electrical - General Requirements6 citations · $9,500

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer41.5
Industry average1.9
Penalties per inspection
This employer$37,413
Industry average$2,063

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing, 3,889 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.

BLS 2024 survey: truck, utility trailer, and RV (recreational vehicle) rental and leasing reported 3.3 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 20.9%; NAICS 53212 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source

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