GEM INDUSTRIES, INC.
314 MAIN STREET, Gardner, MA 01440
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Inspection records
Mar 29, 1989#17517889Mar 29, 1989Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#17517889$9001 viol.1 violation$900 in penalties
Inspection #17517889
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 29, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 29, 1989
- Closed
- May 11, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 55
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $1,400
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- 314 Main Street, 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 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IB | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | $900 | May 12, 1989 | - | - |
Jun 15, 1988#102864998Jun 15, 1988Monitoring (D) · Partial scope, Safety#102864998$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #102864998
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 15, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 15, 1988
- Closed
- Jun 23, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 110
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 314 Main Street, Gardner, MA 01440
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Monitoring Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a monitoring inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Jun 4, 1987#101532786Jun 4, 1987Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#101532786$15,00041 viol.41 violations$15,000 in penalties
Inspection #101532786
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 4, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 28, 1987
- Closed
- May 2, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 110
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 41
- Violation Types
- 26 serious, 5 willful, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $20,800
- Penalties on Record
- $15,000
- Site Address
- 314 Main Street, 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 (5 of 41 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $400 | Dec 3, 1987 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 31, 1988 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 31, 1988 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B06 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 31, 1988 | - | - |
| 01001E | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C05 | Serious | 3 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 31, 1988 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 41 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 30, 1987#101698397Apr 30, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#101698397$45011 viol.11 violations$450 in penalties
Inspection #101698397
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 30, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 16, 1987
- Closed
- Jan 6, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 140
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $450
- Penalties on Record
- $450
- Site Address
- 314 Main 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 Sampling5 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl Alcohol | 2 | 0.2 | ppm |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Sodium Hydroxide | 1 | 0.0087 | mg/m³ |
| Toluene | 2 | 0.1 - 1.8 | ppm |
| Xylene | 2 | 2.6 - 28.9 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 11 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 | $450 | $450 | Jul 24, 1987 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B09 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jul 31, 1987 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 25, 1987 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 F01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 1987 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Aug 24, 1987 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 17, 1986#17927534Dec 17, 1986Monitoring (D) · Partial scope, Safety#17927534$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #17927534
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 17, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 17, 1986
- Closed
- Dec 19, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 140
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 314 Main St., Gardner, MA 01440
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Monitoring Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a monitoring inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Jan 5, 1983#10676179Jan 5, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#10676179$30010 viol.10 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #10676179
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 5, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 25, 1983
- Contested
- Mar 11, 1983
- Closed
- Jun 20, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 141
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 314 Main 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 (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 17 | - | $240 | $120 | Dec 5, 1985 | Mar 11, 1983 | - |
| 01001B | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 5, 1985 | Mar 11, 1983 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 9 | - | $180 | $90 | Nov 11, 1983 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B04 I | Serious | 5 | - | $180 | $90 | May 11, 1983 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I | Serious | 6 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 11, 1983 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 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 Penalties2 citations, $6,300 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | #101532786 | Nov 30, 1987 | $6,300 | - | - |
| 01001B | #101532786 | Nov 30, 1987 | - | - | - |
Aug 18, 1975#10671527Aug 18, 1975Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#10671527$2409 viol.9 violations$240 in penalties
Inspection #10671527
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 18, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 19, 1975
- Closed
- Sep 19, 1975
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 170
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $240
- Penalties on Record
- $240
- Site Address
- 314 Main Street, Gardner, MA 01440
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 1975 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B04 I | Other | 6 | - | $40 | $40 | Sep 22, 1975 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B08 I | Other | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 22, 1975 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I | Other | 2 | - | $50 | $50 | Sep 29, 1975 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IA | Other | 2 | - | $45 | $45 | Sep 29, 1975 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 4, 1974#10633725Oct 4, 1974Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#10633725$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10633725
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 4, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 4, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 239
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 314 Main Street, 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.
May 28, 1974#10633204May 28, 1974Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#10633204$15017 viol.17 violations$150 in penalties
Inspection #10633204
Dates
- Opened
- May 28, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- May 28, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 243
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 17
- Violation Types
- 17 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $150
- Penalties on Record
- $150
- Site Address
- 314 Main 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 (5 of 17 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 10, 1974 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 10 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 6, 1974 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D02 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 10, 1974 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 3, 1974 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G07 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 17, 1974 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 17 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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This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
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.
9 inspections, 1974 to 1989. 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.