Inspection 348876053 OPENED APR 15, 2026Closed
101 Academy Dr, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
OSHA has inspected Fred Williams Inc. 25 times in Massachusetts since 1973.
The latest one began on Apr 15, 2026, in Buzzards Bay.
Those inspections ended with 24 citation items: 6 serious and 18 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $19,390 and now stand at $11,325, 42% lower after settlements or reviews.
Gas welding and cutting comes up most often in these citations: 6 items under 1926.350.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for construction employers since 2015 is $3,080, and Fred Williams Inc. averages $6,860 (1 cited inspection).
It reported 1 severe injury to OSHA since 2015.
Massachusetts · latest 90 days of OSHA records
242employers cited
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 342340379 OPENED MAY 16, 2017Closed
40 Erie Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 16, 2017: Employee falls from ladder and fractures skull
At 1:15 p.m. on May 16, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a mechanical contractor, was working at a commercial building job site. He was working from a ladder and assessing a heating and air conditioning coil that was to be piped. According to the subsequent investigation report, Employee #1 did not recall falling from the ladder, but he was found on the floor. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for a fractured skull.
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 340444561 OPENED FEB 27, 2015Closed
505 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) · Construction safety programs |
Other-than-serious | $4,900 | $3,430 | Jul 14, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $4,900 | $3,430 | Jul 14, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.502(i)(3) · Fall protection systems |
Serious | $4,900 | $0 | Jul 14, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 339498602 OPENED NOV 22, 2013Closed
215 1st Street, Cambridge, MA 02142 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.350(a)(7) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $2,520 | $2,520 | Dec 12, 2013 | Final |
Inspection 338830037 OPENED JAN 30, 2013Closed
316 Huntington Av E, Boston, MA 02119 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 306811035 OPENED FEB 25, 2004Closed
188 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.416(b)(2) · Electrical safety in construction |
Serious | $450 | $225 | Apr 29, 2004 | Closed |
Inspection 305547929 OPENED MAR 17, 2003Closed
1 Herald Square, Boston, MA 02118 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $1,250 | $1,250 | Apr 7, 2003 | Closed |
Inspection 306095506 OPENED JUL 15, 2002Closed
320 Bent Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
17 older inspections
Inspection 302917018 OPENED AUG 4, 1999Closed
650 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 103390126 OPENED SEP 2, 1987Closed
Boston College Sports Facility, Boston, MA 02167 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 101832780 OPENED MAR 7, 1986Closed
125 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02120 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 100448786 OPENED NOV 15, 1985Closed
80 Rustcraft Road, Dedham, MA 02026 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.152(a)(1) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 12, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.350(a)(1) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 12, 1985 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.350(a)(9) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 12, 1985 | Closed |
Inspection 2321164 OPENED MAY 22, 1985Closed
New England Baptist Hospital 125 Parker Hill Avenu, Boston, MA 02120 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.400(h)(1) · Introduction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1985 | Closed |
Inspection 10220648 OPENED JAN 18, 1983Closed
2100 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02125 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.401(c) · [Reserved] |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 14, 1983 | Closed |
Inspection 10040624 OPENED OCT 19, 1982Closed
50 Blossom St, Boston, MA 02114 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.350(a)(9) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 8, 1982 | Closed |
Inspection 10192862 OPENED JUN 18, 1982Closed
Carney Hospital, Boston, MA 02110 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.400(h)(1) · Introduction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 9, 1982 | Closed |
Inspection 10215747 OPENED NOV 18, 1981Closed
769 Washington St, Boston, MA 02124 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.401(a)(1) · [Reserved] |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 7, 1981 | Closed |
Inspection 10190577 OPENED AUG 31, 1981Closed
Addition Goddard Memorial Hosp, Stoughton, MA 02072 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.350(j) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 10, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.400(h)(1) · Introduction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 10, 1981 | Closed |
Inspection 10226462 OPENED MAR 3, 1980Closed
21 Alfred Street, Woburn, MA 01801 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.100(a) · Hard hats in construction |
Serious | $160 | $160 | Mar 13, 1980 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.500(d)(1) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Serious | $280 | $280 | Mar 13, 1980 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.400(h)(1) · Introduction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1980 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1926.500(b)(7) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1980 | Closed |
Inspection 10112167 OPENED OCT 26, 1978Closed
New York Avenue, Framingham, MA 01701 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.450(a)(2) · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 1978 | Closed |
Inspection 10035673 OPENED AUG 31, 1978Closed
125 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02181 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 10156453 OPENED JAN 5, 1978Closed
Varion Extrion, Gloucester, MA 01930 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 10052025 OPENED FEB 27, 1973Closed
Digital Equipment Corp General, Maynard, MA 01754 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.25(a) · Housekeeping |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 1973 | Closed |
Inspection 10051787 OPENED FEB 14, 1973Closed
Tufts Dental Health Sciences B, Boston, MA 02111 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.350(a)(9) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Mar 1, 1973 | Closed |
Inspection 10051381 OPENED JAN 30, 1973Closed
New England Medical Center Hos, Boston, MA 02111 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.401(a)(1) · [Reserved] |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 14, 1973 | Closed |
Severe injury reports
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 1 report on file.
May 16, 2017, Cambridge: Hospitalization · fractures · head, unspecified
An employee fell off a stepladder while installing a new HVAC unit, hitting the floor and suffering a head fracture.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.100 · Hard hats in construction
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
(a) Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.
29 CFR 1926.152 · Flammable liquids
29 CFR 1926.152(a)(1)
(a) General requirements. (1) Only approved containers and portable tanks shall be used for storage and handling of flammable liquids. Approved safety cans or Department of Transportation approved containers shall be used for the handling and use of flammable liquids in quantities of 5 gallons or less, except that this shall not apply to those flammable liquid materials which are highly viscid (extremely hard to pour), which may be used and handled in original shipping containers. For quantities of one gallon or less, the original container may be used, for storage, use and handling of flammable liquids.
29 CFR 1926.20 · Construction safety programs
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2)
(2) Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.
29 CFR 1926.25 · Housekeeping
29 CFR 1926.350 · Gas welding and cutting
29 CFR 1926.400 · Introduction
29 CFR 1926.401 · [Reserved]
29 CFR 1926.416 · Electrical safety in construction
29 CFR 1926.450 · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart
29 CFR 1926.500 · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart
29 CFR 1926.501 · Fall protection in construction
29 CFR 1926.502 · Fall protection systems
Other plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors employers in Massachusetts
- Brite-Lite Electrical Co., Inc. Hanover · 4 citations · $4,872
- Atlantic Mechanical Contractors Inc. Attleboro · 1 citation · $2,000
- Davie and Sons, Inc. Canton · 1 citation · $1,419
- Reilly Electrical Contractors Incorporated Braintree · 19 citations · $32,936
- State Electric Corporation Boston · 11 citations · $24,850
- Energy Source, LLC Southborough · 1 citation · $2,814
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