This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2005. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Synthetic Thread Co Safety Record

Bethlehem, PA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 01/12/2005

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Synthetic Thread Co in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has 63 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 29 classified as serious and $6,765 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2005.

Synthetic Thread Co, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, was last inspected by OSHA in 2005. 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 63 violations on file, 29 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $6,765.

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.

63 Violations
7 Inspections
29 Serious
$6,765 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
34 ($780)
Serious?
29 ($5,985)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1978
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1978
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1980
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 1973
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1980
OSHA initially proposed $7,515 in penalties for Synthetic Thread Co, later reduced to $6,765 — a 10% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
8 citations $1,855
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
8 citations $210
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
7 citations $560
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
5 citations $840
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
5 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/12/2005 Planned? Bethlehem, PA 3 $750
01/12/2005 Planned? Bethlehem, PA 0 $0
03/20/1980 Complaint? Bethlehem, PA 39 $3,885
02/05/1980 Complaint? Bethlehem, PA 14 $2,100
09/22/1978 Complaint? Bethlehem, PA 2 $0
02/06/1973 Follow-Up? Bethlehem, PA 0 $0
01/11/1973 Planned? Bethlehem, PA 5 $30

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