This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1982. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

American Hoechst Safety Record

Coventry, RI

F

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

Last inspected 09/01/1982

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Hoechst in Coventry, Rhode Island has 95 workplace safety violations across 16 inspections, with 17 classified as serious and $4,325 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 1982.

American Hoechst, located in Coventry, Rhode Island, was last inspected by OSHA in 1982. 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 95 violations on file, 17 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,325.

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.

95 Violations
16 Inspections
17 Serious
$4,325 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
75 ($1,975)
Serious?
17 ($2,200)
Repeat?
3 ($150)
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1976
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 3 inspections (19 total) since 1974
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1974
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1974
1910.0101 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1974
OSHA initially proposed $6,195 in penalties for American Hoechst, later reduced to $4,325 — a 30% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
19 citations $615
1910.1007 OSHA Standard
10 citations $790
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
7 citations $115
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
7 citations $360
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
6 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/01/1982 Accident? Coventry, RI 0 $0
09/24/1981 Planned? Coventry, RI 11 $240
06/18/1981 Complaint? Coventry, RI 1 $0
11/02/1980 Complaint? Coventry, RI 0 $0
07/25/1979 Complaint? Coventry, RI 0 $0
12/20/1978 Complaint? Coventry, RI 2 $0
06/21/1978 Follow-Up? Coventry, RI 0 $0
09/19/1977 Complaint? Coventry, RI 0 $0
08/12/1977 Complaint? Coventry, RI 1 $0
04/20/1977 Complaint? Coventry, RI 17 $1,960
05/03/1976 Complaint? Coventry, RI 16 $445
07/10/1975 Planned? Coventry, RI 10 $790
03/03/1975 Complaint? Coventry, RI 0 $0
06/05/1974 Follow-Up? Coventry, RI 1 $75
05/09/1974 Follow-Up? Coventry, RI 0 $0
02/27/1974 Planned? Coventry, RI 36 $815

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