This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2015. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Smith & Wesson Safety Record

Springfield, MA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 01/29/2015

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Smith & Wesson in Springfield, Massachusetts has 115 workplace safety violations across 28 inspections, with 36 classified as serious and $29,420 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1972 to 2015.

Smith & Wesson, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, was last inspected by OSHA in 2015. 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 115 violations on file, 36 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $29,420.

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.

115 Violations
28 Inspections
36 Serious
$29,420 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
79 ($2,965)
Serious?
36 ($26,455)
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1972
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1975
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1972
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1972
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1972
OSHA initially proposed $51,643 in penalties for Smith & Wesson, later reduced to $29,420 — a 43% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
8 citations $8,060
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
8 citations $3,045
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
7 citations $3,276
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
7 citations $488
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
6 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/29/2015 Complaint? Springfield, MA 4 $2,550
02/18/2009 Referral? Springfield, MA 12 $12,500
04/06/1994 Complaint? Springfield, MA 25 $11,375
06/04/1991 Complaint? Springfield, MA 1 $940
12/21/1989 Complaint? Springfield, MA 0 $0
07/31/1989 Complaint? Springfield, MA 3 $560
11/04/1988 Accident? Springfield, MA 0 $0
10/24/1988 Complaint? Springfield, MA 0 $0
03/11/1987 Complaint? Springfield, MA 0 $0
05/08/1985 Planned? Springfield, MA 3 $0
02/05/1985 Complaint? Springfield, MA 0 $0
07/19/1983 Complaint? Springfield, MA 1 $0
04/01/1981 Follow-Up? Springfield, MA 0 $0
03/18/1981 Complaint? Springfield, MA 0 $0
01/13/1981 Planned? Springfield, MA 0 $0
12/30/1980 Planned? Springfield, MA 12 $1,080
04/09/1980 Follow-Up? Springfield, MA 0 $0
03/14/1979 Complaint? Springfield, MA 0 $0
05/08/1978 Complaint? Springfield, MA 0 $0
09/02/1977 Complaint? Springfield, MA 0 $0
03/21/1977 Complaint? Springfield, MA 11 $180
09/16/1976 Follow-Up? Springfield, MA 0 $0
08/15/1975 Accident? Springfield, MA 3 $0
12/27/1974 Follow-Up? Springfield, MA 0 $0
10/23/1974 Complaint? Springfield, MA 14 $145
07/25/1973 Complaint? Springfield, MA 9 $0
09/22/1972 Follow-Up? Springfield, MA 0 $0
08/15/1972 Planned? Springfield, MA 17 $90

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