Needham, Massachusetts · Roofing Contractors · NAICS 238160
OSHA inspectors have visited Vortex Construction Inc in Massachusetts one time.
It opened on Feb 17, 2026, in Needham and is still open.
In all, OSHA issued 2 citation items: 2 serious.
The proposed penalties came to $3,972; today they stand at $1,900, 52% less.
The rule cited most here is 1926.451 (scaffolds, general requirements), 2 times.
Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,078 penalty. Vortex Construction Inc averages $1,900 across 1 cited inspection.
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.451(f)(7) · Scaffolds, general requirements |
Serious | $3,972 | $1,900 | Mar 3, 2026 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(i) · Scaffolds, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 3, 2026 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(7)
(7) Scaffolds shall be erected, moved, dismantled, or altered only under the supervision and direction of a competent person qualified in scaffold erection, moving, dismantling or alteration. Such activities shall be performed only by experienced and trained employees selected for such work by the competent person.
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(i)
(i) Each employee on a boatswains' chair, catenary scaffold, float scaffold, needle beam scaffold, or ladder jack scaffold shall be protected by a personal fall arrest system;
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.