This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2000. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Schott Fiber Optics Safety Record

Southbridge, MA

F

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

Last inspected 04/18/2000

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Schott Fiber Optics in Southbridge, Massachusetts has 31 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 18 classified as serious and $8,352 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 2000.

Schott Fiber Optics, located in Southbridge, Massachusetts, was last inspected by OSHA in 2000. 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 31 violations on file, 18 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $8,352.

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.

31 Violations
3 Inspections
18 Serious
$8,352 Penalties
Serious?
18 ($8,352)
Other-than-Serious?
13 ($0)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1989
OSHA initially proposed $10,580 in penalties for Schott Fiber Optics, later reduced to $8,352 — a 21% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1027 OSHA Standard
20 citations $5,960
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
3 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
2 citations $1,432
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
2 citations
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
1 citation $120
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/18/2000 Referral? Southbridge, MA 1 $1,312
04/16/1996 Referral? Southbridge, MA 21 $6,560
08/24/1989 Planned? Southbridge, MA 9 $480

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