Shrewsbury, Massachusetts · Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying · NAICS 331422
Since 1978, OSHA inspectors have visited Supercon, Incorporated in Massachusetts 15 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Dec 31, 2024 on a referral, in Shrewsbury.
In all, OSHA issued 82 citation items: 48 serious and 34 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $153,194; today they stand at $96,785, 37% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.146 (permit-required confined spaces), 16 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Supercon, Incorporated averages $7,251 across 7 cited inspections.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Supercon, Incorporated also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 2 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this company830 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 · Steel Wire Drawing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 16, 2025 | Final |
830 Boston Tpk, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 · Steel Wire Drawing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3) · Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags |
Serious | $11,292 | $5,000 | Oct 29, 2024 | Final |
830 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 · Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Aug 30, 2021: Employee cutting copper amputates fingertip while wiping ban
At 12:15 p.m. on August 30, 2021, an employee working for a wire products manufacturer was cutting copper rod on bandsaw. The employee used a rag to wipe the saw and was struck by the sawblade. The employee received medical treatment without hospitalization for an amputated fingertip.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $6,383 | $6,383 | Oct 1, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $5,106 | $0 | Oct 1, 2021 | Final |
830 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 · Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.138(b) · Gloves and hand protection |
Serious | $8,096 | $5,670 | Aug 19, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 19, 2020 | Final |
830 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 · Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(8)(ii)(b) · Noise |
Serious | $9,282 | $5,306 | May 10, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $5,304 | $5,304 | May 10, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(k) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2019 | Final |
830 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 · Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $3,978 | $1,989 | Mar 6, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $9,282 | $4,641 | Mar 6, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $6,630 | $3,315 | Mar 6, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 6, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $5,304 | $2,652 | Mar 6, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(a) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 6, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $3,978 | $1,989 | Mar 6, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $5,304 | $2,652 | Mar 6, 2019 | Final |
830 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 · Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $8,730 | $5,859 | Sep 15, 2016 | Final |
830 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 · Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
830 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 · Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
830 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 · Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements) |
Serious | $625 | $312 | Dec 12, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.103(b)(1)(iii) · Hydrogen |
Serious | $625 | $312 | Dec 12, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.103(b)(2)(iia) · Hydrogen |
Serious | $625 | $312 | Dec 12, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.103(b)(2)(iib) · Hydrogen |
Serious | $625 | $312 | Dec 12, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.307(b) · Hazardous (classified) locations |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,250 | Dec 12, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.103(b)(1)(v) · Hydrogen |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 12, 2003 | Closed |
830 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
830 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Aug 15, 2000 (fatal): Employee died in a confined space due to oxygen deficiency
An employee was working in the retort of a Lindberg furnace. It was a confined s pace and the employee died as a result of exposure to an oxygen deficient atmosp here.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $900 | $500 | Sep 20, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $3,000 | $3,000 | Sep 20, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $3,000 | $3,000 | Sep 20, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $3,000 | $2,200 | Sep 20, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $3,000 | $3,000 | Sep 20, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $3,000 | $3,000 | Sep 20, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $3,000 | $3,000 | Sep 20, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)(i) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $3,000 | $2,000 | Sep 20, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $3,000 | $1,200 | Sep 20, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)(viii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $3,000 | $1,000 | Sep 20, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(i) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $3,000 | $2,400 | Sep 20, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(6) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $3,000 | $3,000 | Sep 20, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 13 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $3,000 | $2,000 | Sep 20, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 14 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(10) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $3,000 | $3,000 | Sep 20, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 15 29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $3,000 | $3,000 | Sep 20, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 16 29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $3,000 | $1,000 | Sep 20, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 17 29 CFR 1910.146(k)(1)(iv) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $3,000 | $2,000 | Sep 20, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 18 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $3,000 | $1,000 | Sep 20, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 19 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $900 | $500 | Sep 20, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 20 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $3,000 | $2,000 | Sep 20, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 21 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $3,000 | $1,000 | Sep 20, 2000 | Closed |
830 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $120 | $120 | Dec 22, 1987 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 22, 1987 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(4)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 22, 1987 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 22, 1987 | Closed |
9 Erie Dr, Natick, MA 01760 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Aug 17, 1982 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1982 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1982 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(iv) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1982 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.108(f)(4) · [Reserved] |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1982 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1982 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1982 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1982 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1982 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 9 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1982 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 10 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1982 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 11 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(4)(ixc) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1982 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 12 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1982 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 13 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1982 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 14 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1982 | Closed |
9 Erie Drive, Natick, MA 01760 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(i) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $240 | $240 | Oct 16, 1978 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iii) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1978 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1978 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1978 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1e 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1978 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1978 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Other-than-serious | $65 | $65 | Oct 16, 1978 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1978 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1978 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1978 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1978 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1978 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1978 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 9 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1978 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 10 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1978 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 11 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1978 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 12 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1978 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Shrewsbury site logged 6 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 40 workers: 15.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 34 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supercon Inc Shrewsbury · 2025 | 40 | 6 | 2 | 15.0 | 3.6 |
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 2 reports on file.
May 28, 2024, Shrewsbury: Hospitalization · poison, toxic, or allergenic effects other respiratory · body systems
An employee was assisting with inserting wire into a nitric acid bath. The wire was pulled out and made a splash causing the employee to inhale the nitric acid vapors. The employee was hospitalized with injury to their lungs.
Aug 30, 2021, Shrewsbury: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
On August 30, 2021, an employee was operating a stationary electric bandsaw when the saw blade amputated the employee's fingertip.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.101(b)
(b) Compressed gases. The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6.
29 CFR 1910.103(b)(1)(iii)
(iii) Piping, tubing, and fittings. (a) Piping, tubing, and fittings shall be suitable for hydrogen service and for the pressures and temperatures involved. Cast iron pipe and fittings shall not be used.
29 CFR 1910.103(b)(1)(v)
(v) Marking. The hydrogen storage location shall be permanently placarded as follows: “HYDROGEN—FLAMMABLE GAS—NO SMOKING—NO OPEN FLAMES,” or equivalent.
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.