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

Columbia Magnetics Safety Record

Danbury, CT

F

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

Last inspected 08/27/1980

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Columbia Magnetics in Danbury, Connecticut has 57 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 46 classified as serious and $10,500 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1979 to 1980.

Columbia Magnetics, located in Danbury, Connecticut, 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 57 violations on file, 46 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $10,500.

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.

57 Violations
4 Inspections
46 Serious
$10,500 Penalties
Serious?
46 ($5,440)
Other-than-Serious?
10 ($60)
Willful?
1 ($5,000)
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 2 inspections (18 total) since 1979
OSHA initially proposed $11,000 in penalties for Columbia Magnetics, later reduced to $10,500 — a 5% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
18 citations $8,020
1910.0108 OSHA Standard
8 citations
1910.0094 OSHA Standard
5 citations $480
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
4 citations $920
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
4 citations $200
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/27/1980 Follow-Up? Danbury, CT 0 $0
06/13/1980 Follow-Up? Danbury, CT 0 $0
11/05/1979 Accident? Danbury, CT 42 $4,260
11/01/1979 Accident? Danbury, CT 15 $6,240

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