This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2016. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

J & a Grinding Safety Record

Newark, DE · Other Services

F

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

Last inspected 06/03/2016

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, J & a Grinding in Newark, Delaware has 8 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 5 classified as serious and $9,371 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

J & a Grinding, located in Newark, Delaware, was last inspected by OSHA in 2016. 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 8 violations on file, 5 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $9,371.

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.

8 Violations
1 Inspections
5 Serious
$9,371 Penalties
Serious?
5 ($5,095)
Other-than-Serious?
3 ($4,276)
OSHA initially proposed $12,114 in penalties for J & a Grinding, later reduced to $9,371 — a 23% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $1,853
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
1 citation
1910.0242 OSHA Standard
1 citation $2,138
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
1 citation $3,242
1910.0094 OSHA Standard
1 citation $2,138
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/03/2016 Complaint? Newark, DE 8 $9,371

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