This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2007. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

United Abrasives Safety Record

Willimantic, CT · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 03/26/2007

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, United Abrasives in Willimantic, Connecticut has 34 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 26 classified as serious and $19,349 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 2007.

United Abrasives, located in Willimantic, Connecticut, was last inspected by OSHA in 2007. 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 34 violations on file, 26 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $19,349.

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.

34 Violations
6 Inspections
26 Serious
$19,349 Penalties
Serious?
26 ($17,669)
Other-than-Serious?
6 ($0)
Repeat?
2 ($1,680)
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2005
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2005
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2005
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2005
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2005
OSHA initially proposed $33,338 in penalties for United Abrasives, later reduced to $19,349 — a 42% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $980
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
4 citations $1,450
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
4 citations $1,612
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $2,262
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations $1,600
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/26/2007 Complaint? Willimantic, CT 1 $2,400
09/29/2006 Follow-Up? Willimantic, CT 12 $8,969
08/08/2005 Complaint? Willimantic, CT 7 $2,205
08/08/2005 Planned? Willimantic, CT 12 $5,775
07/22/1997 Planned? Willimantic, CT 2 $0
06/21/1989 Complaint? Willimantic, CT 0 $0

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