This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2003. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Modern Aluminum Anodizing Safety Record

North Adams, MA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 12/18/2003

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Modern Aluminum Anodizing in North Adams, Massachusetts has 121 workplace safety violations across 15 inspections, with 77 classified as serious and $39,850 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 2003.

Modern Aluminum Anodizing, located in North Adams, Massachusetts, was last inspected by OSHA in 2003. 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 121 violations on file, 77 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $39,850.

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.

121 Violations
15 Inspections
77 Serious
$39,850 Penalties
Serious?
77 ($38,890)
Other-than-Serious?
40 ($30)
Repeat?
4 ($930)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 5 inspections (7 total) since 1975
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1987
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1975
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1983
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $49,995 in penalties for Modern Aluminum Anodizing, later reduced to $39,850 — a 20% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
10 citations $2,515
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
8 citations $7,360
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
7 citations $1,650
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
6 citations $150
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
6 citations $1,042
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/18/2003 Monitoring? North Adams, MA 0 $0
04/18/2003 Planned? North Adams, MA 25 $6,750
06/04/1998 Accident? North Adams, MA 0 $0
09/28/1996 Accident? North Adams, MA 4 $16,475
11/15/1994 Planned? North Adams, MA 4 $1,650
02/19/1991 Follow-Up? North Adams, MA 7 $680
11/02/1990 Referral? North Adams, MA 5 $1,540
10/11/1990 Complaint? North Adams, MA 31 $10,925
11/13/1987 Follow-Up? North Adams, MA 0 $0
09/23/1987 Follow-Up? North Adams, MA 2 $360
06/25/1987 Referral? North Adams, MA 2 $90
01/30/1987 Planned? North Adams, MA 9 $100
05/08/1986 Planned? North Adams, MA 0 $0
03/28/1983 Planned? North Adams, MA 22 $1,250
09/04/1975 Planned? North Adams, MA 10 $30

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