This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1993. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Norton Safety Record

Worcester, MA

F

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

Last inspected 10/21/1993

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Norton in Worcester, Massachusetts has 166 workplace safety violations across 16 inspections, with 44 classified as serious and $5,581 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1993.

Norton, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, was last inspected by OSHA in 1993. 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 166 violations on file, 44 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $5,581.

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.

166 Violations
16 Inspections
44 Serious
$5,581 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
120 ($695)
Serious?
44 ($4,746)
Repeat?
2 ($140)
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 3 inspections (16 total) since 1977
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (10 total) since 1977
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (9 total) since 1977
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1977
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1977
OSHA initially proposed $8,635 in penalties for Norton, later reduced to $5,581 — a 35% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
16 citations $560
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
16 citations $810
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
11 citations $256
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
10 citations $140
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
10 citations $115
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/21/1993 Complaint? Worcester, MA 0 $0
10/19/1989 Referral? Worcester, MA 2 $420
06/03/1988 Complaint? Worcester, MA 45 $2,016
06/22/1982 Planned? Worcester, MA 0 $0
06/07/1982 Planned? Worcester, MA 14 $0
07/07/1980 Complaint? Worcester, MA 2 $140
11/20/1979 Accident? Worcester, MA 2 $0
10/16/1979 Complaint? Worcester, MA 0 $0
09/13/1979 Complaint? Worcester, MA 1 $0
08/17/1979 Complaint? Worcester, MA 0 $0
04/19/1979 Complaint? Worcester, MA 0 $0
02/12/1979 Follow-Up? Worcester, MA 0 $0
10/11/1977 Planned? Worcester, MA 8 $350
10/11/1977 Planned? Worcester, MA 91 $2,655
05/15/1975 Planned? Worcester, MA 0 $0
04/02/1975 Planned? Worcester, MA 1 $0

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