JAMES RUSSELL ENGINEERING WORKS
9 DEWAR ST, Boston, MA 02125
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Inspection records
Nov 5, 2008#312101850Nov 5, 2008Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#312101850$8,1902 viol.2 violations$8,190 in penalties
Inspection #312101850
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 5, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 5, 2008
- Closed
- Jul 16, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 38
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $12,600
- Penalties on Record
- $8,190
- Site Address
- 9 Dewar Street, Boston, MA 02125
- Industry
- 332439 Other Metal Container Manufacturing
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $4,200 | $2,730 | Jul 20, 2009 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Repeat | 5 | 6 | $8,400 | $5,460 | Jul 20, 2009 | - | - |
Apr 4, 1985#2319127Apr 4, 1985Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#2319127$21011 viol.11 violations$210 in penalties
Inspection #2319127
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 4, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 5, 1985
- Closed
- Sep 26, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 40
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $210
- Penalties on Record
- $210
- Site Address
- 9 Dewar Street, Boston, MA 02125
- 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 (11 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $210 | $210 | Jun 10, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 IX | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 10, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D11 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 10, 1985 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1903.2 Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards OSHA citation code: 19030002 A01 | Other | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | May 19, 1985 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 2 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Jun 10, 1985 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B02 | Other | 5 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Jun 17, 1985 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Other | 6 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 17, 1985 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 10, 1985 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 19, 1985 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 B | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 10, 1985 | - | - |
| 02008 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 3 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 17, 1985 | - | - |
Mar 21, 1984#157479Mar 21, 1984Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#157479$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #157479
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 21, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 22, 1985
- Closed
- Apr 22, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 9 Dewar St, Boston, MA 02125
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling5 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmium Dust (as Cd) | 2 | 0 - 0.28 | mg/m³ |
| Hydrogen Fluoride (as F) | 2 | 0 | ppm |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Potassium and compounds | 2 | 0 - 0.14 | mg/m³ |
| Silver, Metal and Soluble Compounds (as Ag) | 2 | 0 - 0.004 | mg/m³ |
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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 2008. 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: other metal container manufacturing reported 5.0 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 17.4%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source