This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2013. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Coaters Safety Record

New Bedford, MA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 11/06/2013

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Coaters in New Bedford, Massachusetts has 102 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 51 classified as serious and $31,315 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1976 to 2013.

Coaters, located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, was last inspected by OSHA in 2013. 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 102 violations on file, 51 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $31,315.

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.

102 Violations
12 Inspections
51 Serious
$31,315 Penalties
Serious?
51 ($23,946)
Other-than-Serious?
44 ($115)
Repeat?
7 ($7,254)
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 6 inspections (15 total) since 1976
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 6 inspections (9 total) since 1981
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 6 inspections (9 total) since 1981
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 5 inspections (7 total) since 1981
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 5 inspections (5 total) since 1981
OSHA initially proposed $61,068 in penalties for Coaters, later reduced to $31,315 — a 49% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
15 citations $4,254
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
9 citations $3,550
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
9 citations $1,450
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
7 citations $3,480
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
7 citations $2,400
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/06/2013 Complaint? New Bedford, MA 6 $4,000
04/19/2000 Complaint? New Bedford, MA 7 $2,500
08/05/1997 Follow-Up? New Bedford, MA 5 $8,700
04/25/1997 Complaint? New Bedford, MA 15 $7,800
08/27/1996 Planned? New Bedford, MA 14 $2,000
11/08/1991 Complaint? New Bedford, MA 5 $1,250
05/17/1990 Planned? New Bedford, MA 14 $3,650
10/20/1987 Follow-Up? New Bedford, MA 1 $300
08/11/1987 Planned? New Bedford, MA 13 $850
11/16/1983 Planned? New Bedford, MA 5 $0
06/11/1981 Planned? New Bedford, MA 7 $150
03/11/1976 Planned? New Bedford, MA 10 $115

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