Holliston, Massachusetts · Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing · NAICS 326150
OSHA has inspected Ward Process, Inc. 3 times in Massachusetts since 1978.
The latest one began on Mar 16, 2026 on a referral, in Holliston.
Those inspections ended with 4 citation items: 3 serious and 1 repeat.
Penalties were first proposed at $24,185 and now stand at $9,980, 59% lower after settlements or reviews.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,500, and Ward Process, Inc. averages $5,000 (1 cited inspection).
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Watch this company311 Hopping Brook Rd, Holliston, MA 01746 · Mineral Wool Manufacturing · 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 | $11,585 | $5,000 | May 15, 2026 | Final |
311 Hopping Brook Rd., Holliston, MA 01746 · Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Serious | $3,500 | $2,000 | Nov 9, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $3,500 | $2,000 | Nov 9, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Repeat | $5,600 | $980 | Nov 9, 2010 | Closed |
9 Cochituate St, Natick, MA 01760 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i)
(4) Energy control procedure. (i) Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section.
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)
(a) Machine guarding—(1) Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are—barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii)
(iii) Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.
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