Unistress Safety Record

Pittsfield, MA · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 06/23/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Unistress in Pittsfield, Massachusetts has 94 workplace safety violations across 24 inspections, with 50 classified as serious and $55,346 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1979 to 2025.

Unistress in Pittsfield, Massachusetts has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Unistress among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

50 of the 94 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Massachusetts workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

3.9 Unistress violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Below industry average
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1 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
1 Serious (5 yr)
$14,895 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 94 violations, $55,346 in penalties across 24 inspections
94 Total Violations
24 Total Inspections
50 Total Serious
$55,346 Total Penalties
Serious?
1 ($14,895)
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 5 inspections (6 total) since 1991
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1991
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (10 total) since 1988
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1979
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1979
Violations decreased 98% over the past 5 years (1 recent vs 65 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $85,247 in penalties for Unistress, later reduced to $55,346 — a 35% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
10 citations $3,370
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
8 citations $1,600
1910.0023 Ladders
6 citations $7,962
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
5 citations $2,425
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $15,825

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Unistress in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/23/2025 Planned? Pittsfield, MA 0 $0
10/11/2024 Referral? Pittsfield, MA 1 $14,895
12/21/2015 Referral? Pittsfield, MA 1 $3,500
11/25/2015 Referral? Pittsfield, MA 1 $2,500
09/05/2014 Planned? Pittsfield, MA 1 $2,520
06/28/2012 Referral? Pittsfield, MA 0 $0
05/02/2012 Planned? Pittsfield, MA 0 $0
08/26/2008 Referral? Pittsfield, MA 3 $3,500
04/24/2008 Referral? Pittsfield, MA 1 $900
04/14/2008 Planned? Pittsfield, MA 10 $5,625
02/13/2007 Referral? Pittsfield, MA 0 $0
12/09/2004 Planned? Pittsfield, MA 8 $5,000
09/05/2001 Follow-Up? Pittsfield, MA 0 $0
07/09/2001 Planned? Pittsfield, MA 4 $5,750
12/06/1999 Complaint? Pittsfield, MA 2 $1,138
05/01/1997 Planned? Pittsfield, MA 8 $2,634
04/23/1991 Referral? Pittsfield, MA 3 $600
04/17/1991 Planned? Pittsfield, MA 18 $6,275
09/28/1988 Complaint? Pittsfield, MA 5 $0
01/29/1987 Planned? Pittsfield, MA 0 $0
04/20/1984 Referral? Pittsfield, MA 5 $240
04/12/1984 Planned? Pittsfield, MA 9 $0
03/19/1980 Planned? Pittsfield, MA 0 $0
12/11/1979 Complaint? Pittsfield, MA 14 $270

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