Northborough, Massachusetts · Roofing Contractors · NAICS 238160
Since 2013, OSHA inspectors have visited Vaz Construction Inc. in Massachusetts 3 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Dec 19, 2023 on a referral, in Brewster.
In all, OSHA issued 4 citation items: 3 serious and 1 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $15,692; today they stand at $8,046, 49% less.
Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,080 penalty. Vaz Construction Inc. averages $5,646 across 1 cited inspection.
Vaz Construction Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
The Wage and Hour Division has 1 case on it since 2015, with $0 in back wages owed to workers.
Massachusetts · latest 90 days of OSHA records
235employers cited
50 of them in the same industry
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Watch this company1439 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631 · 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 1926.602(d) · Earthmovers and forklifts in construction |
Serious | $11,292 | $5,646 | Mar 26, 2024 | Final |
171 Merrimac Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 · Roofing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
184 Otis St Wal Mart, Northborough, MA 01532 · Roofing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Jul 25, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Jul 25, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) · Proving cited hazards were fixed |
Other-than-serious | $400 | $400 | Jan 23, 2014 | Final |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the New Bedford site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 37 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.8 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaz Construction Inc. New Bedford · 2025 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.8 |
Cases by the Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division since 2015: unpaid minimum wage or overtime, child labor, family leave and more.
| Period reviewed | Violations | Workers owed | Back wages | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2016 to Sep 30, 2018 New Bedford | 1 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1)
(c) Abatement certification. (1) Within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, the employer must certify to OSHA (the Agency) that each cited violation has been abated, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section.
29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2)
(2) Installation and use. Listed, labeled, or certified equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification.
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1)
(b)(1) Unprotected sides and edges. Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.
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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.