This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1994. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Somerville Smelting Safety Record

Somerville, MA

F

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

Last inspected 02/01/1994

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Somerville Smelting in Somerville, Massachusetts has 77 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 59 classified as serious and $24,244 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1991 to 1994.

Somerville Smelting, located in Somerville, Massachusetts, was last inspected by OSHA in 1994. 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 77 violations on file, 59 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $24,244.

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.

77 Violations
3 Inspections
59 Serious
$24,244 Penalties
Serious?
59 ($18,700)
Repeat?
10 ($5,544)
Other-than-Serious?
8 ($0)
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (23 total) since 1991
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (16 total) since 1991
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (10 total) since 1991
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1991
1910.0133 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1991
OSHA initially proposed $55,780 in penalties for Somerville Smelting, later reduced to $24,244 — a 57% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
23 citations $10,380
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
16 citations $3,614
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
10 citations $2,280
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations $960
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
4 citations $780
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/01/1994 Follow-Up? Somerville, MA 0 $0
06/15/1992 Complaint? Somerville, MA 15 $7,084
09/20/1991 Referral? Somerville, MA 62 $17,160

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