This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1985. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Columbia MFG Safety Record

Westfield, MA

D

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

Last inspected 06/20/1985

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Columbia MFG in Westfield, Massachusetts has 69 workplace safety violations across 22 inspections, with 12 classified as serious and $5,295 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1985.

Columbia MFG, located in Westfield, Massachusetts, was last inspected by OSHA in 1985. 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 69 violations on file, 12 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $5,295.

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.

69 Violations
22 Inspections
12 Serious
$5,295 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
56 ($1,115)
Serious?
12 ($4,040)
Repeat?
1 ($140)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1973
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1977
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1973
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1973
1910.0094 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1973
OSHA initially proposed $6,365 in penalties for Columbia MFG, later reduced to $5,295 — a 17% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
7 citations $140
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
7 citations $175
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
6 citations $1,430
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
5 citations $1,430
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $270
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/20/1985 Complaint? Westfield, MA 0 $0
05/26/1982 Planned? Westfield, MA 7 $100
11/05/1980 Follow-Up? Westfield, MA 0 $0
03/26/1980 Planned? Westfield, MA 0 $0
03/12/1980 Complaint? Westfield, MA 5 $320
03/12/1980 Complaint? Westfield, MA 4 $250
05/17/1979 Complaint? Westfield, MA 4 $210
03/29/1979 Follow-Up? Westfield, MA 0 $0
03/06/1979 Complaint? Westfield, MA 0 $0
10/27/1978 Follow-Up? Westfield, MA 1 $140
06/23/1978 Complaint? Westfield, MA 1 $0
10/11/1977 Complaint? Westfield, MA 7 $660
10/06/1975 Complaint? Westfield, MA 5 $1,055
09/22/1975 Follow-Up? Westfield, MA 0 $0
06/24/1975 Complaint? Westfield, MA 1 $0
10/17/1974 Follow-Up? Westfield, MA 0 $0
09/23/1974 Accident? Westfield, MA 1 $900
06/05/1974 Complaint? Westfield, MA 1 $0
01/08/1974 Follow-Up? Westfield, MA 0 $0
08/21/1973 Follow-Up? Westfield, MA 0 $0
07/25/1973 Follow-Up? Westfield, MA 1 $700
06/19/1973 Planned? Westfield, MA 31 $960

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