APPLETON PAPERS, INC.
RT. 109, NEWTON FALLS, NY 13666
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Inspection records
Sep 23, 1996#300624046Sep 23, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#300624046$3,3755 viol.5 violations$3,375 in penalties
Inspection #300624046
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 23, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 4, 1997
- Closed
- Jun 30, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,875
- Penalties on Record
- $3,375
- Site Address
- Rt. 109, Newton Falls, NY 13666
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 2 | 0 - 0.51 | |
| Sample WeightQC | 2 | 0 - 0.035 | |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 2 | 0 |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D02 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,125 | $1,125 | Jun 10, 1997 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 10, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,875 | $1,125 | Jun 10, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F01 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,875 | $1,125 | Jun 10, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 C01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 10, 1997 | - | - |
Sep 23, 1996#101545523Sep 23, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#101545523$6,50010 viol.10 violations$6,500 in penalties
Inspection #101545523
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 23, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 13, 1996
- Closed
- Jul 15, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,500
- Penalties on Record
- $6,500
- Site Address
- Rt. 109, Newton Falls, NY 13666
- 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 (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 8 | $930 | $930 | Jul 16, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $930 | $930 | Dec 28, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $670 | $670 | Nov 29, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Serious | 1 | 4 | $930 | $930 | Dec 28, 1996 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 B01 | Serious | 6 | 4 | $930 | $930 | Mar 19, 1997 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 B03 | Serious | 3 | 10 | $930 | $930 | Dec 28, 1996 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 5 | 8 | $1,180 | $1,180 | Dec 28, 1996 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D03 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Dec 28, 1996 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q05 | Other | 3 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 1997 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 28, 1996 | - | - |
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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).
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, 1996 to 1996. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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