This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1987. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Abex Corp. - Friction Products Division Safety Record

Winchester, VA

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 10/28/1987

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Abex Corp. - Friction Products Division in Winchester, Virginia has 76 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 24 classified as serious and $6,530 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1984 to 1987.

Abex Corp. - Friction Products Division, located in Winchester, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 1987. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 76 violations on file, 24 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $6,530.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

76 Violations
4 Inspections
24 Serious
$6,530 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
52 ($0)
Serious?
24 ($6,530)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1987
OSHA initially proposed $7,450 in penalties for Abex Corp. - Friction Products Division, later reduced to $6,530 — a 12% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1001 OSHA Standard
14 citations $490
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
6 citations
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
6 citations
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
6 citations $560
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
6 citations $1,870
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/28/1987 Complaint? Winchester, VA 0 $0
09/08/1987 Complaint? Winchester, VA 60 $6,040
02/26/1987 Complaint? Winchester, VA 16 $490
09/07/1984 Referral? Winchester, VA 0 $0

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