This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1983. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Ward Machine Co Safety Record

Brockton, MA

F

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

Last inspected 03/30/1983

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Ward Machine Co in Brockton, Massachusetts has 39 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 6 classified as serious and $273 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1977 to 1983.

Ward Machine Co, located in Brockton, Massachusetts, was last inspected by OSHA in 1983. 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 39 violations on file, 6 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $273.

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.

39 Violations
3 Inspections
6 Serious
$273 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
33 ($60)
Serious?
6 ($213)
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1977
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 1977
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1977
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1977
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1977
OSHA initially proposed $483 in penalties for Ward Machine Co, later reduced to $273 — a 43% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
8 citations $1
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
7 citations $120
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
6 citations
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
5 citations $60
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $91
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/30/1983 Planned? Brockton, MA 18 $210
01/31/1978 Follow-Up? Brockton, MA 0 $0
11/17/1977 Planned? Brockton, MA 21 $63

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