This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1992. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Arch Gear Works Safety Record

Wareham, MA

F

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

Last inspected 09/04/1992

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Arch Gear Works in Wareham, Massachusetts has 15 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 5 classified as serious and $2,625 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1984 to 1992.

Arch Gear Works, located in Wareham, Massachusetts, was last inspected by OSHA in 1992. 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 15 violations on file, 5 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,625.

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.

15 Violations
4 Inspections
5 Serious
$2,625 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
10 ($0)
Serious?
5 ($2,625)
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1984
OSHA initially proposed $5,250 in penalties for Arch Gear Works, later reduced to $2,625 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
4 citations
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
3 citations $1,875
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
1 citation
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
1 citation $375
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/04/1992 Follow-Up? Wareham, MA 0 $0
03/17/1992 Planned? Wareham, MA 5 $2,625
12/05/1986 Planned? Wareham, MA 4 $0
02/08/1984 Planned? Wareham, MA 6 $0

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