American Biltrite Safety Record

Lowell, MA · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 06/28/2021

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Biltrite in Lowell, Massachusetts has 37 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 33 classified as serious and $118,500 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2016 to 2021.

American Biltrite in Lowell, Massachusetts has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places American Biltrite among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

33 of the 37 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $118,500 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Massachusetts workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

9.2 American Biltrite violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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13 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
9 Serious (5 yr)
$43,500 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 37 violations, $118,500 in penalties across 4 inspections
37 Total Violations
4 Total Inspections
33 Total Serious
$118,500 Total Penalties
Serious?
9 ($24,000)
Repeat?
2 ($19,000)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($500)
1910.0120 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 2016
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2016
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2016
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 37 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $223,595 in penalties for American Biltrite, later reduced to $118,500 — a 47% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
18 citations $48,000
1910.0120 OSHA Standard
6 citations $24,100
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
4 citations $19,300
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $4,500
1910.0124 OSHA Standard
2 citations $4,800

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No workplace accident investigations on file for American Biltrite in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/28/2021 Planned? Lowell, MA 0 $0
06/28/2021 Programmed Related? Lowell, MA 13 $43,500
03/26/2018 Follow-Up? Lowell, MA 0 $0
04/13/2016 Complaint? Lowell, MA 24 $75,000

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