Inspection 346203482 OPENED SEP 8, 2022Closed
72 Salem Road, N Billerica, MA 01862 · Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Waste Management has 11 OSHA inspections on record in Massachusetts, the first in 2000.
OSHA's last visit started on Sep 8, 2022 after a complaint, in N Billerica.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 10 citation items: 3 serious, 1 repeat and 6 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $22,125 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $8,800, down 60%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.305, electrical wiring methods (2 items).
For context, across all staffing, cleaning and waste services employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $2,201. Waste Management averages $5,500 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 341157550 OPENED DEC 31, 2015Closed
72 Salem Road, N Billerica, MA 01862 · Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3) · Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags |
Other-than-serious | $6,000 | $1,000 | Mar 1, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $7,000 | $4,000 | Mar 1, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $1,000 | $500 | Mar 1, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 311899751 OPENED APR 7, 2008Closed
10 Poplar Street, Somerville, MA 02143 · Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.102(a) · Acetylene |
Other-than-serious | $1,875 | $1,000 | Jun 13, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii) · Arc welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $1,875 | $500 | Jun 13, 2008 | Closed |
Inspection 310622428 OPENED APR 4, 2007Closed
101 Fitchburg Rd., Westminster, MA 01473 · Solid Waste Landfill · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 308354984 OPENED NOV 21, 2006Closed
120 Old Boston Rd., Wilbraham, MA 01095 · Materials Recovery Facilities · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 309983823 OPENED JUN 7, 2006Closed
24/25 Kondelin Road, Gloucester, MA 01930 · Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $1,875 | $800 | Sep 14, 2006 | Closed |
Inspection 308352137 OPENED MAR 14, 2006Closed
Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104 · Solid Waste Landfill · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 308346634 OPENED JAN 5, 2005Closed
399 Cottage Street, Springfield, MA 01104 · Solid Waste Landfill · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
3 older inspections
Inspection 306273384 OPENED AUG 16, 2004Closed
Chicopee Sanitary Landfill, Chicopee, MA 01022 · Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 113551030 OPENED MAR 9, 2001Closed
Cape Ann Industrial Park, 23 Kondelin Road, Gloucester, MA 01930 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $1,500 | $0 | Jul 18, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jul 18, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Repeat | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 2001 | Closed |
Inspection 113546881 OPENED OCT 11, 2000Closed
Depot Street, Dunstable, MA 01827 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.102 · Acetylene
29 CFR 1910.102(a)
(a) Cylinders. Employers must ensure that the in-plant transfer, handling, storage, and use of acetylene in cylinders comply with the provisions of CGA Pamphlet G-1-2009 (“Acetylene”) (incorporated by reference, see § 1910.6).
29 CFR 1910.1030 · Bloodborne pathogens
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i)
(2) Information and Training. (i) The employer shall train each employee with occupational exposure in accordance with the requirements of this section. Such training must be provided at no cost to the employee and during working hours. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.
29 CFR 1910.145 · Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags
29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3)
(3) Safety instruction signs. Safety instruction signs shall be used where there is a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measures.
29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels
29 CFR 1910.254 · Arc welding and cutting
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
Other solid waste landfill employers in Massachusetts
- Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District New Bedford · 1 citation · $0
- Allied Waste Services of Massachusetts, LLC Chicopee · 11 citations · $12,433
- Wheelabrator Saugus, Inc. Saugus · 7 citations · $36,600
- WM Recycle America, L.L.C. Avon · 3 citations · $12,139
- Wheelabrator Millbury Inc. Millbury · 5 citations · $9,472
- Community Eco Pittsfield, LLC Pittsfield · 10 citations · $15,000
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.