Establishment profile
COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF NEW ENGLAND
9 B STREET, NEEDHAM, MA, 02194
312111 — Soft Drink Manufacturing
Summary
COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF NEW ENGLAND has accumulated 103 OSHA violations across 16 inspections over 39 years of recorded history, with $63,301 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 55 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF NEW ENGLAND appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
81% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 11 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 54 citations in this view · $38,496 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 5 | 5 | $5,863 | Sep 1988 | Jan 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 5 | 5 | $3,088 | Sep 1988 | Nov 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 4 | 4 | $4,788 | Mar 1999 | Jan 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 4 | 4 | $3,925 | Sep 1990 | Jan 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C04 I | 4 | 4 | $2,888 | Mar 1999 | Jan 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 3 | 3 | $2,240 | Sep 1990 | Apr 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 3 | 3 | $1,538 | Sep 1988 | Nov 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F05 V | 3 | 3 | $800 | Sep 1988 | Sep 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 II | 3 | 3 | $638 | May 1993 | Nov 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 2 | 2 | $2,238 | Mar 1992 | Sep 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A05 | 2 | 2 | $1,850 | Mar 1999 | Sep 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 I | 2 | 2 | $1,448 | Apr 1999 | Nov 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 III | 2 | 2 | $956 | Sep 2002 | Jan 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0101 B | 2 | 2 | $850 | May 1993 | Nov 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 2 | 2 | $450 | Sep 1988 | Sep 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0002 A | 2 | 2 | $425 | Aug 1987 | Mar 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 2 | 2 | $350 | Sep 1990 | Jan 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A02 | 2 | 2 | $150 | Sep 1988 | Jan 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G02 | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | May 1993 | May 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1,890 | Apr 1999 | Apr 1999 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3121 within MA. Peer group: 55 employers. This establishment has 103 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF NEW ENGLAND. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF NEW ENGLAND. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF NEW ENGLAND. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF NEW ENGLAND. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MA — for COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF NEW ENGLAND, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF NEW ENGLAND locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 15 cases · 13 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-CA-187717 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2016 | Jan 2017 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-169465 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2016 | Apr 2016 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-132749 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2014 | Apr 2015 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-131252 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2014 | Jul 2014 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-125681 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2014 | Apr 2014 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-079415 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2012 | Mar 2013 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-UC-000880 | UC | Feb 2010 | Apr 2010 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-045854 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2009 | Jan 2010 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-045853 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2009 | Jan 2010 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-045791 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2009 | Jan 2010 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-045741 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2009 | Dec 2009 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-045653 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2009 | Jan 2010 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-022322 | Representation election | May 2009 | Jul 2009 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-044590 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2008 | Jun 2008 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-044506 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2008 | May 2009 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF NEW ENGLAND. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF NEW ENGLAND. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF NEW ENGLAND. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-04 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-10-25 | Planned | 13 | 8 | $9,868 | |
| 2003-08-28 | Planned | 10 | 8 | $4,250 | |
| 2002-09-09 | Planned | 11 | 11 | $7,200 | |
| 1999-01-05 | Planned | 9 | 6 | $6,500 | |
| 1999-01-05 | Planned | 6 | 6 | $6,480 | |
| 1996-09-18 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-04-27 | Referral | 3 | 2 | $5,315 | |
| 1992-12-11 | Referral | 16 | 15 | $12,775 | |
| 1991-10-30 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | $4,888 | |
| 1990-11-06 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-11-06 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | 1 | $375 | |
| 1990-07-18 | Planned | 21 | 13 | $4,250 | |
| 1989-02-16 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-07-14 | Planned | 7 | 6 | $1,400 | |
| 1987-07-07 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in soft drink manufacturing within MA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- CPF, INC.AYER — 2 federal enforcement records
- POLAR CORP.WORCESTER — 2 federal enforcement records
- COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. OF NORTHERN NEW ENGLANDFALL RIVER — 1 federal enforcement record
- PEPSI COLA BOTTLING CO. OF WORCESTER, INC.HOLDEN — 1 federal enforcement record
- COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF NEW ENGLANDNORTHAMPTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF CAPE CODSANDWICH — 1 federal enforcement record
- CPF, INC.LITTLETON — 1 federal enforcement record
- POLAR BEVERAGESWORCESTER — 1 federal enforcement record
- POLAR CORP.AUBURN — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF NEW ENGLAND from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF NEW ENGLAND's OSHA violation history?
- COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF NEW ENGLAND has 16 OSHA inspections on record with 103 violations and $63,300.5 in total penalties.
- How does COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF NEW ENGLAND's safety record compare to its industry?
- COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF NEW ENGLAND operates in the soft drink manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.7.