JAMES RIVER PAPER CO. CURTIS DIV.
115 HOWLAND AVE., ADAMS, MA 01220
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Inspection records
Feb 28, 1994#102766276Feb 28, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#102766276$11,40020 viol.20 violations$11,400 in penalties
Inspection #102766276
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 18, 1994
- Closed
- Nov 9, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 115
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 20
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $22,800
- Penalties on Record
- $11,400
- Site Address
- 115 Howland Ave., Adams, MA 01220
- 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 (20 of 20 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | 6 | $1,125 | $0 | Apr 22, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 C04 | Other | 1 | 6 | $1,125 | $0 | May 5, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 G03 | Other | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $0 | Sep 1, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D03 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,625 | $1,200 | Oct 1, 1994 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 F02 | Other | 2 | 4 | $1,125 | $0 | Apr 22, 1994 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.158 Standpipe and Hose Systems OSHA citation code: 19100158 E02 III | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1994 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,875 | $1,200 | Oct 1, 1994 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,200 | May 5, 1994 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 XVII | Serious | 3 | 2 | $1,125 | $1,000 | Jul 1, 1994 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 B01 | Serious | 14 | 4 | $4,500 | $2,000 | Sep 1, 1994 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 B07 | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | $0 | Apr 22, 1994 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 J05 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,500 | $1,200 | May 5, 1994 | - | - |
| 01012 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 K18 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,875 | $1,200 | Oct 1, 1994 | - | - |
| 01013 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 2 | 3 | $1,875 | $1,200 | Oct 1, 1994 | - | - |
| 01014 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V | Serious | 4 | 10 | $1,300 | $1,200 | Apr 28, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 IV | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1994 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Other | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 28, 1994 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Other | 2 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1994 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Other | 3 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 28, 1994 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1994 | - | - |
Oct 30, 1990#107456279Oct 30, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#107456279$2,9008 viol.8 violations$2,900 in penalties
Inspection #107456279
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 30, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 1, 1990
- Closed
- Feb 20, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 140
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,700
- Penalties on Record
- $2,900
- Site Address
- 115 Howland Ave., Adams, MA 01220
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling5 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Butanone | 2 | 0 - 85.481 | ppm |
| Acetone | 13 | 20.9654 - 2566.5 | ppm |
| Asbestos (all forms) | 1 | 0.03 | f/cc |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Tetrahydrofuran | 2 | 12.7594 - 29.6005 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (8 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Serious | 5 | 6 | $500 | $500 | Jan 3, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Serious | 3 | 6 | $700 | $700 | Jan 3, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 11 | 6 | $700 | $700 | Jan 3, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 26, 1990 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $500 | $300 | Feb 12, 1991 | - | - |
| 03002 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A03 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $500 | $300 | Feb 12, 1991 | - | - |
| 03003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $400 | $200 | Feb 22, 1991 | - | - |
| 03004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 2 | 1 | $400 | $200 | Feb 22, 1991 | - | - |
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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, 1990 to 1994. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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