COOLEY INC
50 ESTEN AVENUE, Pawtucket, RI 02860
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Inspection records
Jun 16, 2005#307573683Jun 16, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#307573683$5637 viol.7 violations$563 in penalties
Inspection #307573683
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 16, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 18, 2005
- Closed
- Dec 22, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 130
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,125
- Penalties on Record
- $563
- Site Address
- 50 Esten Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860
- Industry
- 313320 Fabric Coating Mills
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 7 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 | 6 | 10 | $1,125 | $563 | Oct 14, 2005 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.124 General Requirements for Dipping and Coating Operations OSHA citation code: 19100124 G02 | Other | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Oct 21, 2005 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 2005 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 2005 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 II | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 2005 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 28, 1999#302666516Sep 28, 1999Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#302666516$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302666516
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 28, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 1, 1999
- Closed
- Oct 4, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 230
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 50 Esten Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860
- 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.
Jul 15, 1998#300097813Jul 15, 1998Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#300097813$6881 viol.1 violation$688 in penalties
Inspection #300097813
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 15, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 12, 1998
- Closed
- Oct 6, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 190
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,375
- Penalties on Record
- $688
- Site Address
- 50 Esten Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860
- 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 (1 of 1 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 | 3 | $1,375 | $688 | Sep 14, 1998 | - | - |
Dec 4, 1991#18145706Dec 4, 1991Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#18145706$8,00028 viol.28 violations$8,000 in penalties
Inspection #18145706
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 4, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 5, 1991
- Closed
- Jul 1, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 168
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 28
- Violation Types
- 21 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,200
- Penalties on Record
- $8,000
- Site Address
- 50 Esten Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860
- 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 28 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B06 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $1,375 | $830 | Jan 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q02 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001E | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q05 | Serious | 3 | 150 | $0 | $0 | Feb 13, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 28 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 3, 1986#18255786Dec 3, 1986Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#18255786$96025 viol.25 violations$960 in penalties
Inspection #18255786
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 3, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 16, 1986
- Closed
- Dec 21, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 25
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 20 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $960
- Penalties on Record
- $960
- Site Address
- 50 Esten Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860
- 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 25 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 III | Serious | 2 | 2 | $300 | $300 | May 21, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 D01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $120 | $120 | Apr 17, 1987 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 3 | 5 | $120 | $120 | Apr 17, 1987 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $120 | $120 | Apr 17, 1987 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.307 Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 B | Serious | 2 | 4 | $300 | $300 | May 21, 1987 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 25 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 3, 1983#10276392Mar 3, 1983Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#10276392$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10276392
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 3, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 3, 1983
- Closed
- Mar 9, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 142
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 50 Esten Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
- 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.
Mar 17, 1981#10269280Mar 17, 1981Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#10269280$010 viol.10 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10269280
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 17, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 10, 1981
- Closed
- May 4, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 140
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 50 Esten Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 C01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 13, 1981 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D02 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 12, 1981 | - | - |
| 02001C | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E03 IIF | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 13, 1981 | - | - |
| 02001D | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F03 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 13, 1981 | - | - |
| 02001E | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F04 I | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 13, 1981 | - | - |
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.
Aug 1, 1978#10254035Aug 1, 1978Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#10254035$49010 viol.10 violations$490 in penalties
Inspection #10254035
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 1, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 2, 1978
- Closed
- Nov 14, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $490
- Penalties on Record
- $490
- Site Address
- 50 Esten Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 2 | - | $420 | $420 | Sep 25, 1978 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 F02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 1978 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 1978 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E07 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 1978 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E07 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 23, 1978 | - | - |
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.
Dec 22, 1976#10592376Dec 22, 1976Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#10592376$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10592376
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 22, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 22, 1976
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 120
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 50 Esten Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
- 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.
Oct 27, 1976#10540318Oct 27, 1976Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#10540318$16022 viol.22 violations$160 in penalties
Inspection #10540318
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 27, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 27, 1976
- Closed
- Nov 23, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 106
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 22
- Violation Types
- 22 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $160
- Penalties on Record
- $160
- Site Address
- 50 Esten Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
- 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 22 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 | 1 | - | $35 | $35 | Nov 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.30 Training Requirements for Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100030 A04 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 22, 1976 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 22, 1976 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 22 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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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.
13 inspections, 1974 to 2005. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: fabric coating mills reported 2.2 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 23.7%; NAICS 31332 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source