NORTON CO
1 NEW BOND ST, Worcester, MA 01606
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Inspection records
Oct 21, 1993#17828757Oct 21, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#17828757$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #17828757
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 21, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 21, 1993
- Closed
- Oct 26, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 New Bond Street, Worcester, MA 01606
- 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.
Oct 19, 1989#107457111Oct 19, 1989Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#107457111$4202 viol.2 violations$420 in penalties
Inspection #107457111
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 19, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 6, 1989
- Closed
- May 30, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 3,000
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $420
- Penalties on Record
- $420
- Site Address
- 1 New Bond Street, Worcester, MA 01606
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 F02 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $210 | $210 | Dec 28, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 L03 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $210 | $210 | Feb 28, 1990 | - | - |
Jun 3, 1988#102864527Jun 3, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#102864527$2,01645 viol.45 violations$2,016 in penalties
Inspection #102864527
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 3, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 20, 1988
- Contested
- Nov 22, 1988
- Final Order
- Nov 6, 1989
- Closed
- Sep 17, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,720
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 45
- Violation Types
- 26 serious, 19 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,720
- Penalties on Record
- $2,016
- Site Address
- 1 New Bond Street, Worcester, MA 01606
- 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 Sampling14 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Methoxyethanol | 2 | 0 - 0.7299 | ppm |
| Acetylene Tetrabromide | 1 | 0 | ppm |
| Calcium Cyanamide | 2 | 1.7 - 7.1 | mg/m³ |
| Carbon Black | 3 | 0 - 1.13 | |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Ethyl Alcohol | 3 | 6.1 - 11.5 | ppm |
| Ethylenediamine | 2 | 0 | ppm |
| Fluorides (as F) | 1 | 0.087 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 16 | 0.275 - 1.736 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 5 | 0.528 - 2.01 | mg/m³ |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | 5 | 4.1 - 19.8 | ppm |
| Silica, Crystalline Cristobalite, Respirable Dust | 9 | 0 | |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 13 | 0 - 3.2 | |
| Toluene | 3 | 0 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 45 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 2 | $480 | $60 | Apr 13, 1989 | Nov 22, 1988 | Nov 6, 1989 |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $60 | Dec 12, 1988 | Nov 22, 1988 | Nov 6, 1989 |
| 01001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 12, 1988 | Nov 22, 1988 | Nov 6, 1989 |
| 01001D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 25, 1988 | Nov 22, 1988 | Nov 6, 1989 |
| 01001E | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B08 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $60 | Mar 28, 1989 | Nov 22, 1988 | Nov 6, 1989 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 45 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 22, 1982#10610806Jun 22, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#10610806$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10610806
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 22, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 19, 1982
- Closed
- Jul 19, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 3,800
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 New Bond St, Worcester, MA 01606
- 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.
Jun 7, 1982#10685428Jun 7, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#10685428$014 viol.14 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10685428
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 7, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 11, 1982
- Closed
- Dec 28, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 3,800
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 14 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 New Bond Street, Worcester, MA 01606
- 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 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 21, 1982 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 21, 1982 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 26, 1982 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 26, 1982 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 1982 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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.
Jul 7, 1980#10609907Jul 7, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#10609907$1402 viol.2 violations$140 in penalties
Inspection #10609907
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 7, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 16, 1980
- Closed
- Jul 7, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 4,400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $140
- Penalties on Record
- $140
- Site Address
- 1 New Bond Street, Worcester, MA 01606
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Repeat | 3 | - | $140 | $140 | Nov 24, 1980 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Repeat | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 24, 1981 | - | - |
Nov 20, 1979#10628071Nov 20, 1979Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#10628071$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10628071
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 20, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 26, 1979
- Contested
- Jan 15, 1980
- Closed
- Jul 11, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 4,500
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 New Bond St, Worcester, MA 01606
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D02 XII | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 24, 1979 | Jan 15, 1980 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 B 011012 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 24, 1979 | - | - |
Oct 16, 1979#10660959Oct 16, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#10660959$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10660959
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 16, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 16, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 4,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 New Bond Street, Worcester, MA 01606
- 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.
Sep 13, 1979#10643930Sep 13, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#10643930$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #10643930
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 13, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 13, 1979
- Contested
- Nov 15, 1979
- Closed
- May 19, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,699
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 New Bond St, Worcester, MA 01606
- 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 (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 A03 II | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 15, 1979 | Nov 15, 1979 | - |
Aug 17, 1979#10639458Aug 17, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#10639458$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10639458
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 17, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 9, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 5
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 New Bond Street Mill 4 Build, Worcester, MA 01606
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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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.
16 inspections, 1975 to 1993. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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