Portal Safety Record

Avon, MA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 05/13/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Portal in Avon, Massachusetts has 63 workplace safety violations across 11 inspections, with 49 classified as serious and $24,940 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1988 to 2025.

Portal in Avon, 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 Portal 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.

49 of the 63 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.

5.7 Portal violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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6 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
6 Serious (5 yr)
$4,000 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 63 violations, $24,940 in penalties across 11 inspections
63 Total Violations
11 Total Inspections
49 Total Serious
$24,940 Total Penalties
Serious?
6 ($4,000)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 5 inspections (8 total) since 1988
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (12 total) since 1994
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1988
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1994
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1988
Violations decreased 89% over the past 5 years (6 recent vs 57 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $57,004 in penalties for Portal, later reduced to $24,940 — a 56% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
12 citations $5,000
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
8 citations $2,438
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $4,562
1910.0023 Ladders
5 citations $4,486
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
4 citations $720

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

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/13/2025 Planned? Avon, MA 6 $4,000
05/09/2013 Referral? Avon, MA 1 $3,773
11/01/2011 Referral? Avon, MA 1 $1,500
04/12/2011 Follow-Up? Avon, MA 0 $0
04/12/2011 Follow-Up? Avon, MA 0 $0
10/04/2010 Referral? Avon, MA 2 $2,100
09/22/2010 Planned? Avon, MA 10 $3,590
12/18/2001 Planned? Avon, MA 10 $1,838
03/31/1998 Planned? Avon, MA 0 $0
01/26/1994 Planned? Avon, MA 26 $7,090
11/22/1988 Planned? Avon, MA 7 $1,050

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