This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1995. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

American Filtrona Safety Record

Chesterfield, VA

F

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

Last inspected 07/24/1995

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Filtrona in Chesterfield, Virginia has 65 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 23 classified as serious and $3,998 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1995.

American Filtrona, located in Chesterfield, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 1995. 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 65 violations on file, 23 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $3,998.

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.

65 Violations
5 Inspections
23 Serious
$3,998 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
42 ($395)
Serious?
23 ($3,602)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1975
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1976
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1989
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1989
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1989
OSHA initially proposed $5,235 in penalties for American Filtrona, later reduced to $3,998 — a 24% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
8 citations
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
8 citations $688
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
8 citations $840
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
6 citations $688
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
4 citations $420
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/24/1995 Planned? Chesterfield, VA 11 $1,238
10/05/1989 Referral? Chesterfield, VA 6 $0
08/30/1989 Complaint? Chesterfield, VA 42 $2,660
11/10/1976 Complaint? Chesterfield, VA 3 $0
12/04/1975 Planned? Chesterfield, VA 3 $100

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