Establishment profile
COSTA FRUIT & PRODUCE CO.
18 BUNKER HILL INDUSTRIAL PARK, BOSTON, MA, 02129
424480 — Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
COSTA FRUIT & PRODUCE CO. has accumulated 56 OSHA violations across 14 inspections over 37 years of recorded history, with $55,691 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 202 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 5 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
COSTA FRUIT & PRODUCE CO. appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
79% 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 · 37 citations in this view · $51,747 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 6 | 6 | $7,150 | Mar 1989 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 5 | 5 | $5,035 | Mar 1989 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 A03 | 2 | 2 | $3,076 | Apr 2007 | Feb 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 2 | 2 | $2,150 | May 2000 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 A | 2 | 2 | $1,350 | May 2000 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 2 | 2 | $1,200 | Jan 1992 | May 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 2 | 2 | $915 | Mar 1989 | May 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 2 | 2 | $600 | Jan 1992 | Jan 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C04 I | 2 | 2 | $120 | Apr 2004 | Apr 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C04 | 2 | 2 | — | Jan 1992 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L04 II B | 1 | 1 | $8,675 | Aug 2020 | Aug 2020 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 N01 | 1 | 1 | $8,675 | Aug 2020 | Aug 2020 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L01 I | 1 | 1 | $2,744 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 II | 1 | 1 | $2,356 | Feb 2015 | Feb 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0038 A | 1 | 1 | $2,121 | Jan 2019 | Jan 2019 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | May 2000 | May 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A02 | 1 | 1 | $960 | Apr 2007 | Apr 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0030 A02 | 1 | 1 | $750 | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 III | 1 | 1 | $720 | Apr 2007 | Apr 2007 |
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 4244 within MA. Peer group: 202 employers. This establishment has 56 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 159 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 COSTA FRUIT & PRODUCE CO.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 5+ years. Most recent activity: 5 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 1 statute · 9 violations · $22,512 in backwages · $1,683 in civil penalties
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLSA — minimum wage & overtime | Mar 2007 | 1 | 9 | 9 | $22,512 | $1,683 |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · 9 violations · $22,512 in backwages · $1,683 in civil penalties · 9 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 – Mar 2007 | Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying | FLSA | 9 | 9 | $22,512 | $1,683 |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for COSTA FRUIT & PRODUCE CO.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MA — for COSTA FRUIT & PRODUCE CO., 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 COSTA FRUIT & PRODUCE CO. 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.). 8 cases · 5 ULP · 3 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-CA-197933 | Unfair labor practice | May 2017 | May 2017 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-197889 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2017 | Jun 2017 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-197313 | Representation election | Apr 2017 | Jun 2017 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-147269 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2015 | May 2015 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-147267 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2015 | May 2015 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-CA-147265 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2015 | May 2015 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-147084 | Representation election | Feb 2015 | Apr 2015 | Closed | Region 01, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 01-RC-144574 | Representation election | Jan 2015 | Jun 2015 | 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
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for COSTA FRUIT & PRODUCE CO.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for COSTA FRUIT & PRODUCE CO.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Agriculture2000007490/4100022287/COMBINATION BOXcontract · Last action 2021-04-14$49,364,938
- Department of Agriculture2000007299/4100021637/COMBINATION BOXcontract · Last action 2020-09-17$12,464,032
- Department of Agriculture2000006919/4100020166/FRESH FRUIT/VEGETABLE BOXcontract · Last action 2020-08-30$10,122,660
- Department of Agriculture2000007299/4100021634/COMBINATION BOXcontract · Last action 2020-09-17$7,331,669
- Department of Defense4506827447contract · Last action 2008-02-04$15,904
- Department of Defense4506598698contract · Last action 2008-01-07$15,904
- Department of Defense4507052105contract · Last action 2008-03-03$12,164
- Department of Defense4506425116contract · Last action 2007-12-05$8,550
- Department of Defense4506118281contract · Last action 2007-11-05$8,550
- Department of Agriculture2000007177/4400001008/PRECOOKED MEAT BOX,COMBINATION BOX,FRESH FRUIT/VEGETABLE BOX,DAIRY PRODUCTS BOXcontract · Last action 2020-09-10$0
- Department of DefenseFRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE MERCcontract · Last action 2007-10-01$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 311999 - ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FOOD MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2021-04-14. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-16 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $17,350 | |
| 2018-12-04 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $2,121 | |
| 2017-09-21 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $2,744 | |
| 2014-09-26 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $4,712 | |
| 2010-12-29 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-04-12 | Planned | 7 | 5 | $5,250 | |
| 2007-01-18 | Planned | 8 | 3 | $5,880 | |
| 2004-03-02 | Planned | 5 | 3 | $1,714 | |
| 2003-08-04 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $2,450 | |
| 2002-07-25 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-12-11 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-05-04 | Planned | 8 | 8 | $7,200 | |
| 1991-12-17 | Complaint | 11 | 6 | $4,800 | |
| 1989-02-16 | Programmed Other | 6 | 5 | $1,470 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- DELMONTE FRESH PRODUCE N.A. INC.CANTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- LOWELL BROTHERS & BAILEYCHELSEA — 1 federal enforcement record
- FRESH VALLEY FOODS CORPORATIONHAVERHILL — 1 federal enforcement record
- GOLD BELL, INC.CHELSEA — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on COSTA FRUIT & PRODUCE CO. 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 COSTA FRUIT & PRODUCE CO.'s OSHA violation history?
- COSTA FRUIT & PRODUCE CO. has 14 OSHA inspections on record with 56 violations and $55,690.9 in total penalties.
- How does COSTA FRUIT & PRODUCE CO.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- COSTA FRUIT & PRODUCE CO. operates in the fresh fruit and vegetable merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.2. COSTA FRUIT & PRODUCE CO.'s self-reported DART rate is 15.2 compared to an industry average of 3.4.