Establishment profile
HERCULES, INC.
1111 GRATTON STREET, CHICOPEE, MA, 01020
325199 — All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
Summary
HERCULES, INC. has accumulated 22 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 37 years of recorded history, with $14,546 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 94th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 32 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 90th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 23 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HERCULES, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, CPSC product recalls, and NHTSA vehicle recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, or CMS nursing home enforcement.
OSHA workplace safety
60% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 21 citations in this view · $14,546 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 2 | 1 | $1,750 | Feb 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q02 | 1 | 1 | $1,325 | Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q03 IV | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 E03 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 F02 II | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 F02 | 1 | 1 | $850 | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 B06 | 1 | 1 | $850 | Feb 1994 | Feb 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 III | 1 | 1 | $850 | Feb 1994 | Feb 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 F02 | 1 | 1 | $850 | Feb 1994 | Feb 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $850 | Feb 1994 | Feb 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C01 | 1 | 1 | $812 | Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 N | 1 | 1 | $812 | Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 D01 | 1 | 1 | $812 | Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 G02 | 1 | 1 | $812 | Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q08 II | 1 | 1 | $675 | Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D02 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1994 | Feb 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 Q01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1994 | Feb 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1994 | Feb 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 Q02 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1994 | Feb 1994 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3251 within MA. Peer group: 32 employers. This establishment has 22 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HERCULES, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for HERCULES, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 23+ years. Most recent activity: 23 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for HERCULES, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HERCULES, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for HERCULES, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for HERCULES, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HERCULES, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The lights lack adequate minimum wire size and overcurrent protection, posing fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.. Most recent recall: 2020-08-05. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. Most recent campaign: 2019-05-07. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-03-13 | Referral | 5 | 4 | $3,246 | |
| 1995-05-12 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-02-05 | Planned | 12 | 10 | $6,000 | |
| 1991-03-05 | Referral | 5 | 4 | $5,300 | |
| 1988-12-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HERCULES, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is HERCULES, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- HERCULES, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 22 violations and $14,546 in total penalties.
- How does HERCULES, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- HERCULES, INC. operates in the all other basic organic chemical manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.4.