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Taco, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Fall River, Massachusetts · Industrial Valve Manufacturing · NAICS 332911

11inspections
64citation items
$18,758current penalties
Sep 16, 2025last inspection

OSHA has inspected Taco, Inc. 11 times in Massachusetts since 1986.

The latest one began on Sep 16, 2025 after a complaint, in Fall River.

Those inspections ended with 64 citation items: 43 serious and 21 other-than-serious.

Penalties were first proposed at $35,245 and now stand at $18,758, 47% lower after settlements or reviews.

Electrical wiring methods comes up most often in these citations: 9 items under 1910.305.

How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Taco, Inc. averages $0 (1 cited inspection).

Taco, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Taco, Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1986 to 2025
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 348508136 OPENED SEP 16, 2025Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 110 employees at the site · Closed Sep 23, 2025

583 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720 · Industrial Valve Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 348489808 OPENED SEP 8, 2025Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 110 employees at the site · Closed Dec 1, 2025

583 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720 · Industrial Valve Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.30(a)(3)(i) · Training requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 19, 2025Final

Inspection 346989783 OPENED SEP 21, 2023Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 91 employees at the site · Closed Nov 30, 2023

583 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720 · Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 346903099 OPENED AUG 11, 2023Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 92 employees at the site · Closed Oct 12, 2023

583 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720 · Industrial Valve Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 310671250 OPENED MAY 4, 2007Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 78 employees at the site · Closed Aug 6, 2007

583 Bedford Street, Fall River, MA 02720 · Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1) · Woodworking machinery
Serious$1,500$750Jul 17, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$1,500$750Jul 17, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
Serious$1,500$750Jul 17, 2007Closed

Inspection 302922802 OPENED AUG 9, 2000Closed

Referral · Complete · Health · 82 employees at the site · Closed Dec 26, 2000

583 Bedford Street, Fall River, MA 02720 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$1,300$650Nov 3, 2000Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(1)(iii) · Permit-required confined spaces
Serious$1,300$650Nov 3, 2000Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 3, 2000Closed

Inspection 302922810 OPENED AUG 9, 2000Closed

Referral · Complete · Safety · 82 employees at the site · Closed Oct 18, 2000

583 Bedford Street, Fall River, MA 02720 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
Serious$4,500$2,200Sep 22, 2000Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.22(c) · General requirements
Serious$1,125$600Sep 22, 2000Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3) · Eye and face protection
Serious$1,125$600Sep 22, 2000Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.179(g)(5)(iii) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Serious$1,125$600Sep 22, 2000Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Serious$1,875$1,000Sep 22, 2000Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1) · Woodworking machinery
Serious$1,875$1,000Sep 22, 2000Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$1,125$600Sep 22, 2000Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$1,125$600Sep 22, 2000Closed
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection
Serious$1,125$600Sep 22, 2000Closed
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$1,125$600Sep 22, 2000Closed
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(4) · Using electrical equipment
Serious$1,125$600Sep 22, 2000Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.36(d)(2) · Exit route design
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 22, 2000Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 22, 2000Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 22, 2000Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 22, 2000Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 22, 2000Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 22, 2000Closed

Inspection 302059852 OPENED DEC 2, 1998Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 73 employees at the site · Closed Jan 28, 1999

583 Bedford Street, Fall River, MA 02720 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers
Serious$975$488Jan 4, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(3) · Woodworking machinery
Serious$975$488Jan 4, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1) · Woodworking machinery
Serious$975$488Jan 4, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$975$488Jan 4, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 6a
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$975$488Jan 4, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 6b
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$0$0Jan 4, 1999Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) · Respiratory protection
Unclassified$0$0Jan 4, 1999Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection
Unclassified$0$0Jan 4, 1999Closed
3 older inspections

Inspection 109131755 OPENED MAR 16, 1994Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 60 employees at the site · Closed Aug 17, 1994

583 Bedford Street, Fall River, MA 02720 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$500$250Apr 22, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$0$0Apr 22, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Serious$375$188Apr 22, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Serious$375$188Apr 22, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Serious$0$0Apr 22, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 4a Serious$375$188Apr 22, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 4b Serious$0$0Apr 22, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$500$250Apr 22, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii) · Arc welding and cutting
Serious$500$250Apr 22, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$500$250Apr 22, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection
Serious$375$188Apr 22, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 9a
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$500$250Apr 22, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 9b
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$0$0Apr 22, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 10a Serious$500$250Apr 22, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 10b
29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i) · Working near live electrical parts
Serious$0$0Apr 22, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 10c
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii) · Using electrical equipment
Serious$0$0Apr 22, 1994Closed

Inspection 102814688 OPENED OCT 20, 1989Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 61 employees at the site · Closed Feb 12, 1990

583 Bedford Street, Fall River, MA 02720 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1) · Woodworking machinery
Serious$240$240Jan 10, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$480$480Jan 10, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$560$560Jan 10, 1990Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 10, 1990Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 10, 1990Closed

Inspection 100470616 OPENED APR 11, 1986Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 74 employees at the site · Closed Jul 9, 1986

583 Bedford Street, Fall River, MA 02720 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$240$240May 13, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Serious$0$0May 13, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 4b
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0May 13, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$0$0May 14, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4) · Woodworking machinery
Other-than-serious$0$0May 13, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0May 13, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 4a
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0May 13, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 4b
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0May 13, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$0$0May 13, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ivc) · Welding fire safety
Other-than-serious$0$0May 13, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 7
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(4)(ixa) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0May 13, 1986Closed

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 Fall River site logged 9 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 128 workers: 6.4 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.8 for its industry. Those cases cost 183 days away from work.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Taco Fall River
Fall River · 2025
128 976.42.8

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i)

(i) The spraying operations except electrostatic spraying operations shall be so designed, installed and maintained that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) shall be not less than 100 linear feet per minute. Electrostatic spraying operations may be conducted with an air velocity over the open face of the booth of not less than 60 linear feet per minute, or more, depending on the volume of the finishing material being applied and its flammability and explosion characteristics. Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices shall be installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained. Filter rolls shall be inspected to insure proper replacement of filter media.

29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3)

(3) The employer shall ensure that each affected employee who wears prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involve eye hazards wears eye protection that incorporates the prescription in its design, or wears eye protection that can be worn over the prescription lenses without disturbing the proper position of the prescription lenses or the protective lenses.

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)

(1) The test instrument must have an effective audio-warning device, or a visual-warning device in the form of a screen tracing, that indicates when the test subject fails to hold his or her breath during the test. The test must be terminated and restarted from the beginning when the test subject fails to hold his or her breath during the test. The test subject then may be refitted and retested.

29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes

29 CFR 1910.184 · Slings

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.213 · Woodworking machinery

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools

29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety

29 CFR 1910.254 · Arc welding and cutting

29 CFR 1910.30 · Training requirements

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.332 · Training

29 CFR 1910.333 · Working near live electrical parts

29 CFR 1910.334 · Using electrical equipment

29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause

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