KNOWLTON SPECIALTY PAPERS, INC.
213 FACTORY STREET, WATERTOWN, NY 13601
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Jun 13, 2002#304591597Jun 13, 2002Unprogrammed Related (G) · Complete scope, Health#304591597$16,80015 viol.15 violations$16,800 in penalties
Inspection #304591597
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 13, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 2, 2002
- Closed
- Jul 11, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 115
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 15 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $21,000
- Penalties on Record
- $16,800
- Site Address
- 213 Factory Street, Watertown, NY 13601
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Black | 2 | 1.1 - 1.9 | mg/m³ |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 2 | 20.275 - 28.7074 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 2 | 20.275 - 28.7074 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 2 | 4.483 - 6.785 | mg |
Violations
Violation list (10 of 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 B03 IVA | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | $1,120 | Feb 11, 2003 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,450 | $1,960 | Jan 11, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 IV | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 2003 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 D06 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,450 | $1,960 | Feb 11, 2003 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 D07 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,450 | $1,960 | Dec 27, 2002 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 D07 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 12, 2002 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IIB2 | Serious | 6 | 1 | $2,450 | $1,960 | Feb 11, 2003 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVC | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,450 | $1,960 | Dec 27, 2002 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVD | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,450 | $1,960 | Dec 27, 2002 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 15 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 12, 2002#304591365Jun 12, 2002FatalityAccident (A) · Complete scope, SafetyFatality#304591365$54,18054 viol.54 violations$54,180 in penalties
Inspection #304591365
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 12, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 2, 2002
- Closed
- Apr 21, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 115
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 54
- Violation Types
- 50 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $66,850
- Penalties on Record
- $54,180
- Site Address
- 213 Factory Street, Watertown, NY 13601
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
One employee killed and five injured in an explosion
Violations
Violation list (10 of 54 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 3 | 22 | $3,500 | $2,800 | Dec 12, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 A04 | Serious | 3 | 22 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Dec 12, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 24 | 44 | $1,750 | $1,400 | Mar 13, 2003 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,050 | $840 | Jan 11, 2003 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Serious | 4 | 10 | $1,050 | $840 | Jan 11, 2003 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 7 | 15 | $1,750 | $1,400 | Jan 11, 2003 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Serious | 3 | 6 | $1,400 | $1,120 | Dec 12, 2002 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III | Serious | 3 | 8 | $1,400 | $1,120 | Jan 11, 2003 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.24 OSHA citation code: 19100024 E | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,400 | $1,120 | Jan 11, 2003 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.27 OSHA citation code: 19100027 B01 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,050 | $840 | Jan 11, 2003 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 54 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 15, 1993#114103286Oct 15, 1993Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#114103286$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #114103286
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 15, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 22, 1993
- Closed
- Feb 8, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 213 Factory Street, Watertown, NY 13601
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl Alcohol | 30 | 5.3147 - 386.8771 | ppm |
Jan 21, 1993#107203432Jan 21, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#107203432$10,60012 viol.12 violations$10,600 in penalties
Inspection #107203432
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 21, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 31, 1993
- Closed
- Feb 16, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 102
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 2 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $21,200
- Penalties on Record
- $10,600
- Site Address
- 213 Factory Street, Watertown, NY 13601
- 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 Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 4 | 0.0302 - 0.0743 | ppm |
| Methyl Alcohol | 9 | 254.8496 - 2041.01 | ppm |
| Phenol | 4 | 1.0712 - 1.9215 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (10 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Jun 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IIB2 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $1,600 | $800 | Aug 2, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Jun 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 1993 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Jun 1, 1993 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 14 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Jun 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 J05 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,600 | $800 | Jul 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 J06 III | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jul 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | May 19, 1993 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 15, 1990#106814700Mar 15, 1990Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#106814700$1,58414 viol.14 violations$1,584 in penalties
Inspection #106814700
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 15, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 15, 1990
- Closed
- Oct 4, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 106
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,980
- Penalties on Record
- $1,584
- Site Address
- 213 Factory Street, Watertown, NY 13601
- 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 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $360 | $288 | May 17, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E09 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $360 | $288 | May 17, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 2 | 6 | $240 | $192 | Apr 27, 1990 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $180 | $144 | Apr 24, 1990 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 24, 1990 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $300 | $240 | Apr 24, 1990 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 I02 | Serious | 3 | 5 | $300 | $240 | May 1, 1990 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 E01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $240 | $192 | Apr 24, 1990 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.24 OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | May 1, 1990 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B06 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 17, 1990 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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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.
5 inspections, 1990 to 2002. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.