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

Imperial Knife Co Safety Record

Providence, RI

F

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

Last inspected 06/04/1985

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Imperial Knife Co in Providence, Rhode Island has 124 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 24 classified as serious and $2,200 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1972 to 1985.

Imperial Knife Co, located in Providence, Rhode Island, 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 124 violations on file, 24 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,200.

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.

124 Violations
9 Inspections
24 Serious
$2,200 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
100 ($450)
Serious?
24 ($1,750)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 7 inspections (18 total) since 1972
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 6 inspections (12 total) since 1972
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 5 inspections (7 total) since 1972
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 5 inspections (5 total) since 1972
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 4 inspections (16 total) since 1977
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
18 citations $590
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
16 citations $70
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
16 citations $560
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
12 citations $700
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
7 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/04/1985 Planned? Providence, RI 13 $210
01/09/1981 Planned? Providence, RI 15 $60
07/20/1978 Follow-Up? Providence, RI 0 $0
01/26/1978 Follow-Up? Providence, RI 4 $0
01/25/1978 Follow-Up? Providence, RI 0 $0
10/25/1977 Planned? Providence, RI 43 $1,050
10/14/1977 Planned? Providence, RI 29 $770
08/26/1974 Planned? Providence, RI 10 $80
10/24/1972 Planned? Providence, RI 10 $30

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