A.W. CHESTERTON CO.
860 SALEM STREET, GROVELAND, MA 01834
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Inspection records
Sep 22, 2026#349178251Sep 22, 2026OpenComplaint (B) · Partial scope, SafetyOpen#349178251$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #349178251
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 22, 2026
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 22, 2026
- Closed
- Open
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 860 Salem St., Groveland, MA 01834
- Industry
- 339991 Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Nov 7, 2023#347093551Nov 7, 2023Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#347093551$8,0651 viol.1 violation$8,065 in penalties
Inspection #347093551
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 7, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 7, 2023
- Final Order
- Feb 23, 2024
- Closed
- Apr 29, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $16,131
- Penalties on Record
- $8,065
- Site Address
- 860 Salem Street, Groveland, MA 01834
- Industry
- 339991 Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $16,131 | $8,065 | Apr 23, 2024 | - | Feb 23, 2024 |
Nov 8, 2018#343590725Nov 8, 2018Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#343590725$2,0001 viol.1 violation$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #343590725
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 8, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 8, 2018
- Final Order
- Mar 18, 2019
- Closed
- Mar 29, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,051
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- Site Address
- 860 Salem Street, Groveland, MA 01834
- Industry
- 339991 Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | 14 | $8,051 | $2,000 | - | Mar 18, 2019 |
Mar 26, 2012#332829134Mar 26, 2012Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#332829134$3,0003 viol.3 violations$3,000 in penalties
Inspection #332829134
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 26, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 4, 2012
- Final Order
- Oct 16, 2012
- Closed
- Oct 30, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 540
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,800
- Penalties on Record
- $3,000
- Site Address
- 860 Salem Street, Groveland, MA 01834
- Industry
- 339991 Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,400 | $1,500 | Nov 2, 2012 | - | Oct 16, 2012 |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 2, 2012 | - | Oct 16, 2012 |
| 01002 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,400 | $1,500 | Nov 2, 2012 | - | Oct 16, 2012 |
Sep 25, 1991#107418519Sep 25, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#107418519$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107418519
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 25, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 30, 1991
- Closed
- Nov 25, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 155
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 860 Salem Street, Groveland, MA 01834
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Jan 14, 1991#107416208Jan 14, 1991Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#107416208$4103 viol.3 violations$410 in penalties
Inspection #107416208
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 14, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 14, 1991
- Closed
- May 7, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 350
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $630
- Penalties on Record
- $410
- Site Address
- 860 Salem Street, Groveland, MA 01834
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $280 | $60 | Mar 1, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $350 | $350 | Feb 14, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.20 OSHA citation code: 19100020 G02 | Other | 1 | 300 | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 1991 | - | - |
May 31, 1989#102810447May 31, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#102810447$6908 viol.8 violations$690 in penalties
Inspection #102810447
Dates
- Opened
- May 31, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 1, 1989
- Closed
- Aug 15, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 298
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $980
- Penalties on Record
- $690
- Site Address
- 860 Salem Street, Groveland, MA 01834
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $280 | $280 | Aug 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $350 | $350 | Aug 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $350 | $60 | Aug 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Other | 2 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IVC | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 1989 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
7 inspections, 1989 to 2026. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: gasket, packing, and sealing device manufacturing reported 1.8 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 20.2%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source