This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2006. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Franklin Equipment Safety Record

Franklin, VA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 06/14/2006

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Franklin Equipment in Franklin, Virginia has 43 workplace safety violations across 11 inspections, with 19 classified as serious and $6,015 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2006.

Franklin Equipment, located in Franklin, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 2006. 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 43 violations on file, 19 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $6,015.

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.

43 Violations
11 Inspections
19 Serious
$6,015 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
24 ($120)
Serious?
19 ($5,895)
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1973
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1992
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1992
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1973
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1973
OSHA initially proposed $8,265 in penalties for Franklin Equipment, later reduced to $6,015 — a 27% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
5 citations $1,215
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
4 citations $705
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
4 citations $945
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
4 citations $645
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/14/2006 Planned? Franklin, VA 0 $0
03/19/2003 Planned? Franklin, VA 19 $3,375
04/06/1995 Planned? Franklin, VA 0 $0
01/20/1994 Complaint? Franklin, VA 0 $0
04/15/1992 Planned? Franklin, VA 11 $1,920
05/05/1988 Planned? Franklin, VA 0 $0
11/13/1986 Planned? Franklin, VA 0 $0
10/13/1982 Follow-Up? Franklin, VA 0 $0
01/09/1980 Complaint? Franklin, VA 0 $0
03/13/1973 Follow-Up? Franklin, VA 0 $0
02/26/1973 Complaint? Franklin, VA 13 $720

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