L. KNIFE & SON, INCORPORATED
35 ELDER AVENUE, KINGSTON, MA 02364 · NAICS 424810 Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers
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Inspection records
Dec 17, 2025#348662065Dec 17, 2025Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#348662065$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #348662065
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 17, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 17, 2025
- Closed
- Jan 27, 2026
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 35 Elder Avenue Po Box K, Kingston, MA 02364
- Industry
- 424810 Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers
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.
Aug 6, 2018#343371134Aug 6, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#343371134$5,6542 viol.2 violations$5,654 in penalties
Inspection #343371134
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 6, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 6, 2018
- Final Order
- Nov 26, 2018
- Closed
- Dec 3, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,308
- Penalties on Record
- $5,654
- Site Address
- 35 Elder Street, Kingston, MA 02364
- Industry
- 424810 Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M08 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $5,654 | $2,827 | Dec 31, 2018 | - | Nov 26, 2018 |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $5,654 | $2,827 | Dec 31, 2018 | - | Nov 26, 2018 |
Jan 7, 2009#312102858Jan 7, 2009Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#312102858$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #312102858
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 7, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 7, 2009
- Closed
- Feb 25, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 35 Elder Avenue, Kingston, MA 02364
- Industry
- 493120 Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage
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.
May 24, 2006#309567071May 24, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#309567071$7883 viol.3 violations$788 in penalties
Inspection #309567071
Dates
- Opened
- May 24, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 27, 2006
- Closed
- Oct 25, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 80
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,575
- Penalties on Record
- $788
- Site Address
- 35 Elder Avenue, Kingston, MA 02364
- Industry
- 424810 Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | 1 | 10 | $700 | $350 | Nov 24, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $875 | $438 | Nov 24, 2006 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 24, 2006 | - | - |
Jul 13, 1998#302057757Jul 13, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#302057757$2,2753 viol.3 violations$2,275 in penalties
Inspection #302057757
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 13, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 10, 1998
- Closed
- Sep 23, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 120
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,275
- Penalties on Record
- $2,275
- Site Address
- Elder Avenue, Kingston, MA 02364
- Industry
- 424810 Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 2 | 5 | $1,300 | $1,300 | Oct 19, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 2 | 2 | $975 | $975 | Aug 14, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 14, 1998 | - | - |
Jul 13, 1998#302057724Jul 13, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#302057724$1,9504 viol.4 violations$1,950 in penalties
Inspection #302057724
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 13, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 17, 1998
- Closed
- Sep 23, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 120
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,950
- Penalties on Record
- $1,950
- Site Address
- Elder Avenue, Kingston, MA 02364
- Industry
- 424810 Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $975 | $975 | Sep 3, 1998 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 3, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 I | Serious | 5 | 6 | $975 | $975 | Sep 3, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 I | Serious | 5 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Sep 3, 1998 | - | - |
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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.
6 inspections, 1998 to 2025. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods, 15,578 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.