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Establishment profile

W.L. FRENCH EXCAVATING CORP.

413 CENTRE STREET, BOSTON, MA, 02130
238910Site Preparation Contractors

OSHA inspections
1
over 14 years
Violations
1
$2,310 in penalties
Penalties
$2,310
$2,310 avg
Violations across 2 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues across functions.
Accident investigations on record
1 National Emphasis Program inspections

Summary

W.L. FRENCH EXCAVATING CORP. has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 1 inspection over 14 years of recorded history, with $2,310 in total assessed penalties.

The establishment sits in the 62nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,886 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.

Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.

OSHA workplace safety

Inspections
1
0.1 / yr · last 14 yrs
Violations
1
0.1 / yr
Penalties
$2,310
$2,310 avg / violation
Trend
STABLE
MEDIUM confidence
100% serious0% other
Inspection trigger · complaint
1 of 1

100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,

Peer comparison

62nd

Above average violations in NAICS 2389 within MA. Peer group: 1,886 employers.

Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty percentile
77th

Industry benchmark

Industry avg TRIR
1.5
BLS SOII 2024
Industry avg DART
1.0
BLS SOII 2024
Self-reported TRIR
Not in OSHA ITA

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
1

Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

Activity timeline

No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 years ago.

Mine safety (MSHA)

Violations
8
Assessed penalties
$1,416

Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations.

Inspection history

DateTriggerViolationsSeriousPenalty
2011-09-26Complaint11$2,310

Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.

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About this data

This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on W.L. FRENCH EXCAVATING CORP. from 16 federal data sources 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, USAspending federal contracts, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.

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Frequently asked

What is W.L. FRENCH EXCAVATING CORP.'s OSHA violation history?
W.L. FRENCH EXCAVATING CORP. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 1 violation and $2,310 in total penalties.
How does W.L. FRENCH EXCAVATING CORP.'s safety record compare to its industry?
W.L. FRENCH EXCAVATING CORP. operates in the site preparation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.