This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1980. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Cascade School Supplies Safety Record

North Adams, MA

F

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

Last inspected 11/26/1980

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Cascade School Supplies in North Adams, Massachusetts has 27 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 7 classified as serious and $1,345 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 1980.

Cascade School Supplies, located in North Adams, Massachusetts, was last inspected by OSHA in 1980. 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 27 violations on file, 7 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,345.

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.

27 Violations
4 Inspections
7 Serious
$1,345 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
20 ($115)
Serious?
7 ($1,230)
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1974
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1974
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1974
OSHA initially proposed $2,575 in penalties for Cascade School Supplies, later reduced to $1,345 — a 48% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0261 OSHA Standard
7 citations $870
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
5 citations $210
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $195
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
4 citations $40
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
4 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/26/1980 Follow-Up? North Adams, MA 0 $0
09/11/1980 Planned? North Adams, MA 1 $0
08/20/1980 Planned? North Adams, MA 18 $1,230
07/31/1974 Planned? North Adams, MA 8 $115

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