S. BENT & BROS.
85 WINTER ST., GARDNER, MA 01440
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Inspection records
Dec 27, 1999#112888276Dec 27, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#112888276$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #112888276
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 27, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 13, 2000
- Closed
- Aug 2, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 148
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 85 Winter St., Gardner, MA 01440
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methylene Chloride | 2 | 32.4558 - 47.91 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 K01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 2000 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Other | 3 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 2000 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Other | 4 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 2000 | - | - |
Aug 3, 1994#102768223Aug 3, 1994Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#102768223$6501 viol.1 violation$650 in penalties
Inspection #102768223
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 3, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 3, 1994
- Closed
- Sep 29, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 184
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,300
- Penalties on Record
- $650
- Site Address
- 85 Winter St., Gardner, MA 01440
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,300 | $650 | Sep 26, 1994 | - | - |
Mar 7, 1994#102766268Mar 7, 1994Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#102766268$11,0706 viol.6 violations$11,070 in penalties
Inspection #102766268
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 7, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 8, 1994
- Closed
- Feb 5, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 184
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 4 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $11,070
- Penalties on Record
- $11,070
- Site Address
- 85 Winter St., Gardner, MA 01440
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C04 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $975 | $975 | Jun 21, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 D01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $975 | $975 | Apr 25, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 I | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $320 | $320 | May 6, 1994 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Repeat | 2 | 4 | $2,400 | $2,400 | May 22, 1994 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 O01 | Repeat | 2 | 2 | $3,200 | $3,200 | Apr 25, 1994 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 O04 | Repeat | 3 | 3 | $3,200 | $3,200 | Apr 29, 1994 | - | - |
Dec 3, 1992#107448557Dec 3, 1992Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#107448557$9003 viol.3 violations$900 in penalties
Inspection #107448557
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 3, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 26, 1993
- Closed
- Dec 17, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 145
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,800
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- 85 Winter St., Gardner, MA 01440
- 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 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 I | Serious | 1 | 50 | $975 | $450 | Apr 13, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $825 | $450 | Apr 13, 1993 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01 | Other | 1 | 50 | $0 | $0 | Apr 13, 1993 | - | - |
Oct 15, 1992#107453599Oct 15, 1992Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#107453599$24,00067 viol.67 violations$24,000 in penalties
Inspection #107453599
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 15, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 12, 1993
- Contested
- May 3, 1993
- Final Order
- Jan 14, 1994
- Closed
- Feb 5, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 143
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 67
- Violation Types
- 48 serious, 2 repeat, 17 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $67,200
- Penalties on Record
- $24,000
- Site Address
- 85 Winter St., Gardner, MA 01440
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 67 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 7 | 8 | $1,600 | $500 | May 25, 1993 | May 3, 1993 | Jan 14, 1994 |
| 01002 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D02 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,200 | $500 | May 3, 1993 | May 3, 1993 | Jan 14, 1994 |
| 01003 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,200 | $500 | May 3, 1993 | May 3, 1993 | Jan 14, 1994 |
| 01004 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D02 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,600 | $500 | Apr 14, 1993 | May 3, 1993 | Jan 14, 1994 |
| 01005 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IIB2 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,200 | $500 | Apr 22, 1993 | May 3, 1993 | Jan 14, 1994 |
| 01006 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVA | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | $500 | Apr 13, 1993 | May 3, 1993 | Jan 14, 1994 |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 67 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Failure to Abate Penalties4 citations, $10,000 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 4 citations issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|
Showing the 0 FTA rows present in the first 6 citations on this inspection. OSHA's record shows 4 total citations with FTA activity for this inspection. The complete list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 4, 1986#101772226Nov 4, 1986Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Health#101772226$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101772226
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 4, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 4, 1986
- Closed
- Jan 7, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 235
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 85 Winter St., Gardner, MA 01440
- 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.
Oct 4, 1984#1825066Oct 4, 1984Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#1825066$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1825066
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 4, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Nov 2, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 225
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 85 Winter Street, Gardner, MA 01440
- 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.
Jun 4, 1982#10675940Jun 4, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#10675940$07 viol.7 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10675940
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 4, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 10, 1982
- Closed
- Sep 29, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 203
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 85 Winter Street, Gardner, MA 01440
- 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 (6 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 26, 1982 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 III | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 16, 1982 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 IV | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 30, 1982 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B06 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 30, 1982 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 9, 1982 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 30, 1982 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 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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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.
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.
8 inspections, 1982 to 1999. 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.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.