Parlex Safety Record

Methuen, MA · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 10/01/2019

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Parlex in Methuen, Massachusetts has 25 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $6,045 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 2019.

Parlex in Methuen, Massachusetts has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Parlex among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

9 of the 25 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Massachusetts workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

4.2 Parlex violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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25 Violations
6 Inspections
9 Serious
$6,045 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
16 ($155)
Serious?
9 ($5,890)
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1977
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1975
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1975
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 25 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $10,795 in penalties for Parlex, later reduced to $6,045 — a 44% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
3 citations $110
1910.0094 OSHA Standard
3 citations $45
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations $1,300
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
2 citations $1,300
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
2 citations $800

Workers' Compensation in Massachusetts

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Parlex in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/01/2019 Planned? Methuen, MA 0 $0
02/11/2000 Referral? Methuen, MA 0 $0
07/24/1992 Planned? Methuen, MA 10 $5,650
09/15/1977 Complaint? Methuen, MA 0 $0
04/21/1977 Complaint? Methuen, MA 2 $240
10/02/1975 Planned? Methuen, MA 13 $155

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