Springfield, Massachusetts · Machine Shops · NAICS 332710
OSHA has inspected Universal Tool Co Inc. 7 times in Massachusetts since 1974.
The latest one began on Nov 19, 2025 as a planned inspection, in Springfield.
Those inspections ended with 49 citation items: 32 serious and 17 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $16,405 and now stand at $9,313, 43% lower after settlements or reviews.
Mechanical power presses comes up most often in these citations: 15 items under 1910.217.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Universal Tool Co Inc. averages $3,476 (1 cited inspection).
Universal Tool Co Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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242employers cited
3 of them in the same industry
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Watch this company33 Rose Pl., Springfield, MA 01104 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1) · Noise |
Serious | $4,965 | $3,476 | Dec 10, 2025 | Final |
33 Rose Pl., Springfield, MA 01104 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
33 Rose Pl., Springfield, MA 01104 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $700 | $350 | Nov 8, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 8, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $700 | $350 | Nov 8, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ia) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $875 | $438 | Nov 8, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(iva) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $700 | $350 | Nov 8, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 8, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(2) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 8, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.38(a)(1) · Emergency action plans |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 8, 2002 | Closed |
33 Rose Pl., Springfield, MA 01104 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $700 | $350 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Serious | $875 | $437 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(ia) · Welding fire safety |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $525 | $263 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $700 | $350 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $700 | $350 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6a 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $525 | $263 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6b 29 CFR 1910.255(b)(4) · Resistance welding |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7a 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(3)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $875 | $437 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7b 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8a 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(6)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $875 | $437 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8b 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(6)(ii) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8c 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(viii) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ib) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $875 | $437 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10a 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $525 | $262 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10b 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10c 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $525 | $262 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12a 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $525 | $262 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12b 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12c 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12d 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12e 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.217(d)(6)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(ii) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xv) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1996 | Closed |
33 Rose Pl., Springfield, MA 01104 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 3, 1987 | Closed |
33 Rose Place, Springfield, MA 01104 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $120 | $120 | Oct 25, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ia) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 25, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(3)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 25, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 25, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(8)(iii) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 25, 1983 | Closed |
33 Rose Place, Springfield, MA 01104 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $40 | $40 | Nov 18, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.157(a)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 18, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $40 | $40 | Nov 18, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 18, 1974 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $40 | $40 | Nov 18, 1974 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2016, the Springfield site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 20 workers: 10.4 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.7 for its industry. Those cases cost 7 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Springfield · 2016 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 10.4 | 2.7 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1)
(a) General requirements. (1) The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)
(ii) The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)
(7) Training and communication. (i) The employer shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees. The training shall include the following:
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