This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1986. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Joseph Francese Safety Record

Dalton, MA

F

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

Last inspected 07/16/1986

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Joseph Francese in Dalton, Massachusetts has 21 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 1 classified as serious and $400 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1983 to 1986.

Joseph Francese, located in Dalton, Massachusetts, was last inspected by OSHA in 1986. 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 21 violations on file, 1 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $400.

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.

21 Violations
2 Inspections
1 Serious
$400 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
15 ($0)
Repeat?
5 ($300)
Serious?
1 ($100)
1926.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1983
1926.0350 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1983
1926.0451 Scaffolding
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1983
OSHA initially proposed $600 in penalties for Joseph Francese, later reduced to $400 — a 33% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1926.0350 OSHA Standard
4 citations
1926.0304 OSHA Standard
4 citations $100
1926.0451 Scaffolding
3 citations
1926.0401 OSHA Standard
2 citations $100
1926.0150 OSHA Standard
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/16/1986 Planned? Dalton, MA 5 $0
07/07/1983 Planned? Dalton, MA 16 $400

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