Establishment profile
R.H.SCALES COMPANY
240 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, WESTWOOD, MA, 02090
441310 — Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
Summary
R.H.SCALES COMPANY has accumulated 14 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 22 years of recorded history, with $7,050 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 94th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 53 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 22 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
R.H.SCALES COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, 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. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 14 distinct standards shown · 14 citations in this view · $7,050 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 B01 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2004 | May 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 I | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2004 | May 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 III | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2004 | May 2004 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2004 | May 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2004 | May 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B06 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2004 | May 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0038 B | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2004 | May 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C04 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2004 | May 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L06 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2004 | May 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 Q06 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2004 | May 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2004 | May 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 1 | 1 | $450 | May 2004 | May 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2004 | May 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E02 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2004 | May 2004 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 4413 within MA. Peer group: 53 employers. This establishment has 14 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for R.H.SCALES COMPANY. 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 R.H.SCALES COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 22+ years. Most recent activity: 22 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 R.H.SCALES COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for R.H.SCALES COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for R.H.SCALES COMPANY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 R.H.SCALES COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for R.H.SCALES COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for R.H.SCALES COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-02-20 | Complaint | 14 | 14 | $7,050 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES, INC.EVERETT — 1 federal enforcement record
- YANKEE CUSTOM INC.TEWKSBURY — 1 federal enforcement record
- CENTRAL AUTOMOBILE WAREHOUSE, INCORPORATEDALLSTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- JOHN'S USED AUTOS AND PARTS, LLCBELLINGHAM — 1 federal enforcement record
- BROCKTON AUTO PARTS, INC.BROCKTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- GEM AUTO PARTS CO., INC.WAKEFIELD — 1 federal enforcement record
- CONSUMER AUTO PARTS, INC.MILFORD — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on R.H.SCALES COMPANY 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 R.H.SCALES COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- R.H.SCALES COMPANY has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 14 violations and $7,050 in total penalties.
- How does R.H.SCALES COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- R.H.SCALES COMPANY operates in the automotive parts and accessories stores industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.6.