THE L.S. STARRETT COMPANY
121 CRESCENT STREET, ATHOL, MA 01331 · NAICS 332216 Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing
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Jul 11, 2019#344145552Jul 11, 2019Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#344145552$21,4824 viol.4 violations$21,482 in penalties
Inspection #344145552
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 11, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 11, 2019
- Final Order
- Nov 20, 2019
- Closed
- Dec 2, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $30,688
- Penalties on Record
- $21,482
- Site Address
- 121 Crescent Street, Athol, MA 01331
- Industry
- 332216 Saw Blade and Handtool 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 III | Serious | 1 | 20 | $10,419 | $7,293 | Nov 19, 2019 | - | Nov 20, 2019 |
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 IV | Serious | 1 | 20 | $6,251 | $4,376 | Nov 19, 2019 | - | Nov 20, 2019 |
| 01003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N02 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $5,683 | $3,978 | Nov 19, 2019 | - | Nov 20, 2019 |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B04 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $8,335 | $5,835 | Nov 19, 2019 | - | Nov 20, 2019 |
Nov 25, 2015#341085041Nov 25, 2015Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#341085041$8,5006 viol.6 violations$8,500 in penalties
Inspection #341085041
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 25, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 6, 2016
- Final Order
- Jan 27, 2016
- Closed
- Mar 21, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 525
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $17,000
- Penalties on Record
- $8,500
- Site Address
- 121 Crescent Street, Athol, MA 01331
- Industry
- 332216 Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing
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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B07 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Mar 2, 2016 | - | Jan 27, 2016 |
| 01001B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B07 IX | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 2016 | - | Jan 27, 2016 |
| 01001C | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | $0 | Mar 2, 2016 | - | Jan 27, 2016 |
| 01001D | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 I A | Serious | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 2016 | - | Jan 27, 2016 |
| 01001E | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C03 I A | Serious | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 2016 | - | Jan 27, 2016 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $5,000 | $3,500 | Apr 4, 2016 | - | Jan 27, 2016 |
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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.
2 inspections, 2015 to 2019. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
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