Inspection 346520117 OPENED FEB 22, 2023Closed
290 Harvard Street Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline, MA 02446 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Groom Construction has 22 OSHA inspections on record in Massachusetts, the first in 1994.
OSHA's last visit started on Feb 22, 2023 after a complaint, in Brookline.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 21 citation items: 16 serious and 5 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $36,635 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $21,608, down 41%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1926.501, fall protection in construction (4 items).
For context, across all construction employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,079. Groom Construction averages $4,500 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
Groom Construction also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 341393338 OPENED APR 12, 2016Closed
199 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · 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 | $3,850 | $4,500 | May 10, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 336668405 OPENED OCT 3, 2012Closed
137 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA 01945 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.502(b)(1) · Fall protection systems |
Other-than-serious | $1,800 | $1,500 | Nov 13, 2012 | Final |
Inspection 333986024 OPENED APR 3, 2012Closed
125 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, Massachusetts, 01945, Marblehead, MA 01945 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 316068881 OPENED OCT 31, 2011Closed
74 Great Road, Bedford, MA 01730 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(b)(4) · Excavations |
Serious | $4,620 | $2,000 | Dec 27, 2011 | Closed |
Inspection 316106541 OPENED OCT 21, 2011Closed
68-84 Great Road, Bedford, MA 01730 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $5,390 | $2,695 | Jan 30, 2012 | Closed |
Inspection 314794959 OPENED SEP 10, 2010Closed
154 Tedesco Street, Marblehead, MA 01945 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 314418518 OPENED APR 7, 2010Closed
54 Essex Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
14 older inspections
Inspection 314341587 OPENED MAR 17, 2010Closed
8 Mooring Road, Marblehead, MA 01945 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.454(a) · Scaffold training |
Other-than-serious | $2,000 | $1,500 | Apr 20, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.1060(a) · Ladder and stairway training |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 20, 2010 | Closed |
Inspection 313201154 OPENED AUG 14, 2009Closed
15 Wattaquadock Hill Road, Bolton, MA 01740 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · 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 | $750 | $0 | Sep 14, 2009 | Closed |
Inspection 313064156 OPENED APR 7, 2009Closed
447 Concord Rd., Bedford, MA 01730 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 312333552 OPENED AUG 13, 2008Closed
272 Highland Street, Salem, MA 01970 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 308354554 OPENED OCT 30, 2006Closed
15 Wattaquadock Hill Road, Bolton, MA 01740 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 310218615 OPENED SEP 28, 2006Closed
300 Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.405(j)(1)(i) · Job-site wiring |
Serious | $1,200 | $600 | Oct 19, 2006 | Closed |
Inspection 310217732 OPENED SEP 22, 2006Closed
300 Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · 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)(13) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Oct 18, 2006 | Closed |
Inspection 306814161 OPENED JUL 9, 2004Closed
400 Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, MA 02152 · New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) · 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)(4)(ii) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $600 | $600 | Nov 18, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(14) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Nov 18, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.1101(f)(2)(i) · Asbestos in construction |
Serious | $3,000 | $1,500 | Nov 18, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(3)(ii) · Asbestos in construction |
Serious | $3,000 | $1,500 | Nov 18, 2004 | Closed |
Inspection 306813635 OPENED JUN 15, 2004Closed
400 Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, MA 02152 · New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.405(j)(1)(iiid) · Job-site wiring |
Serious | $450 | $225 | Sep 1, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(ii) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Sep 1, 2004 | Closed |
Inspection 304238942 OPENED MAR 28, 2002Closed
561 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02129 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.252(b) · Disposal of waste materials |
Serious | $500 | $250 | Apr 5, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.1051(a)(3) · Stairways and Ladders: general requirements |
Serious | $375 | $188 | Apr 5, 2002 | Closed |
Inspection 122111313 OPENED JUL 6, 1995Closed
300 Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 109618306 OPENED SEP 2, 1994Closed
300 Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 109625582 OPENED APR 14, 1994Closed
300 Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(1) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | May 18, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(5)(vi) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Serious | $800 | $400 | May 18, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1) · Ladders in construction |
Serious | $1,000 | $500 | May 18, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(7) · Ladders in construction |
Serious | $800 | $400 | May 18, 1994 | Closed |
Inspection 109623140 OPENED MAR 29, 1994Closed
300 Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Salem site logged 5 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 156 workers: 4.1 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 0.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 72 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groom Construction Co Inc. Salem · 2025 | 156 | 5 | 3 | 4.1 | 0.6 |
| Groom Construction Inc Salem · 2021 | 170 | 19 | 17 | 11.3 | 1.8 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.1051 · Stairways and Ladders: general requirements
29 CFR 1926.1051(a)(3)
(3) When a building or structure has only one point of access between levels, that point of access shall be kept clear to permit free passage of employees. When work must be performed or equipment must be used such that free passage at that point of access is restricted, a second point of access shall be provided and used.
29 CFR 1926.1053 · Ladders in construction
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1)
(1) When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(7)
(7) Ladders shall not be used on slippery surfaces unless secured or provided with slip-resistant feet to prevent accidental displacement. Slip-resistant feet shall not be used as a substitute for care in placing, lashing, or holding a ladder that is used upon slippery surfaces including, but not limited to, flat metal or concrete surfaces that are constructed so they cannot be prevented from becoming slippery.
29 CFR 1926.1060 · Ladder and stairway training
29 CFR 1926.1101 · Asbestos in construction
29 CFR 1926.20 · Construction safety programs
29 CFR 1926.252 · Disposal of waste materials
29 CFR 1926.405 · Job-site wiring
29 CFR 1926.454 · Scaffold training
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
29 CFR 1926.651 · Excavations
29 CFR 1926.652 · Trench protection
Other commercial and institutional building construction employers in Massachusetts
- Dellbrook Construction LLC. Haverhill · 13 citations · $17,771
- Lee Kennedy Company Incorporated Boston · 21 citations · $18,950
- Curtis Construction Company, Inc. Somerville · 2 citations · $3,055
- Columbia Construction Company Boston · 60 citations · $21,768
- Highland Development LLC Somerville · 3 citations · $7,956
- Delphi Construction, Inc. Concord · 4 citations · $5,200
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.