This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1977. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

R J Widen Leather Co Safety Record

North Adams, MA

F

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

Last inspected 11/04/1977

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, R J Widen Leather Co in North Adams, Massachusetts has 37 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 3 classified as serious and $1,865 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1977.

R J Widen Leather Co, located in North Adams, Massachusetts, was last inspected by OSHA in 1977. 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 37 violations on file, 3 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,865.

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.

37 Violations
6 Inspections
3 Serious
$1,865 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
31 ($505)
Serious?
3 ($800)
Repeat?
3 ($560)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1975
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 2 inspections (11 total) since 1975
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1975
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1975
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
11 citations $180
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
7 citations $725
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
6 citations $560
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $320
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/04/1977 Follow-Up? North Adams, MA 0 $0
10/26/1977 Follow-Up? North Adams, MA 1 $320
07/28/1977 Planned? North Adams, MA 20 $1,200
07/22/1977 Accident? North Adams, MA 0 $0
01/19/1976 Follow-Up? North Adams, MA 0 $0
10/22/1975 Planned? North Adams, MA 16 $345

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