ONTARIO KNIFE CO
EMPIRE STREET, Franklinville, NY 14737
Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Data and methodology
Inspection records
Dec 14, 2022#346391519Dec 14, 2022Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#346391519$5,3133 viol.3 violations$5,313 in penalties
Inspection #346391519
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 14, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 14, 2022
- Final Order
- Mar 2, 2023
- Closed
- Oct 31, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 54
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,626
- Penalties on Record
- $5,313
- Site Address
- 26 Empire Street, Franklinville, NY 14737
- Industry
- 332215 Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.62 Lead OSHA citation code: 19260062 D01 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $5,313 | $5,313 | Mar 23, 2023 | - | Mar 2, 2023 |
| 01001B | 1926.62 Lead OSHA citation code: 19260062 L01 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 2023 | - | Mar 2, 2023 |
| 01001C | 1926.62 Lead OSHA citation code: 19260062 H03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $5,313 | $0 | Feb 28, 2023 | - | Mar 2, 2023 |
Feb 3, 2011#315248831Feb 3, 2011Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#315248831$4,0001 viol.1 violation$4,000 in penalties
Inspection #315248831
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 3, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 3, 2011
- Closed
- Feb 28, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 61
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,300
- Penalties on Record
- $4,000
- Site Address
- 26 Empire Street, Franklinville, NY 14737
- Industry
- 332211
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 A03 II | Serious | 2 | 1 | $6,300 | $4,000 | Mar 12, 2011 | - | - |
Oct 17, 1997#301000196Oct 17, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#301000196$1,6005 viol.5 violations$1,600 in penalties
Inspection #301000196
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 17, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 7, 1997
- Closed
- Apr 3, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,275
- Penalties on Record
- $1,600
- Site Address
- 26 Empire Street, Franklinville, NY 14737
- 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 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $875 | $620 | Dec 1, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 2 | 2 | $700 | $490 | Dec 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $700 | $490 | Nov 23, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 1, 1997 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 | Other | 3 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1997 | - | - |
Nov 7, 1988#17745050Nov 7, 1988Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#17745050$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #17745050
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 7, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 7, 1988
- Closed
- Nov 18, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 98
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 26 Empire Street, Franklinville, NY 14737
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 D02 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 17, 1988 | - | - |
Feb 25, 1986#100195130Feb 25, 1986Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#100195130$3001 viol.1 violation$300 in penalties
Inspection #100195130
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 25, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 25, 1986
- Closed
- Mar 28, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 144
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 26 Empire St., Franklinville, NY 14737
- 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 (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 | 5 | 2 | $300 | $300 | Apr 7, 1986 | - | - |
Jun 29, 1983#12026720Jun 29, 1983Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#12026720$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12026720
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 29, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 29, 1983
- Closed
- Jun 29, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 136
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 26 Empire St, Franklinville, NY 14737
- 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 11, 1981#11966496Jun 11, 1981Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#11966496$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #11966496
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 11, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 11, 1981
- Closed
- Jul 13, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 170
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 26 Empire Street, Franklinville, NY 14737
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E03 II | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 6, 1981 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 G | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1981 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Other | 6 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 23, 1981 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 A01 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 12, 1981 | - | - |
Sep 26, 1978#11939238Sep 26, 1978Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#11939238$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #11939238
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 26, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 26, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Empire St, Franklinville, NY 14737
- 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.
Mar 9, 1978#11938958Mar 9, 1978Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#11938958$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #11938958
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 9, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 22, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Empire Street, Franklinville, NY 14737
- 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.
May 31, 1977#11924180May 31, 1977Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#11924180$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #11924180
Dates
- Opened
- May 31, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- May 31, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Empire Street, Franklinville, NY 14737
- 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.
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, 1975 to 2022. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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