O.S. WALKER CO.
17 ROCKDALE ST., WORCESTER, MA 01606
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Inspection records
Oct 18, 1999#113522593Oct 18, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#113522593$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #113522593
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 18, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 4, 1999
- Closed
- Dec 21, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 115
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 17 Rockdale 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1 | 13.5824 | ppm |
| Xylene | 1 | 6.9343 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Nov 23, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Other | 1 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 2000 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Nov 23, 1999 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Nov 23, 1999 | - | - |
Feb 9, 1990#107455990Feb 9, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#107455990$2,96010 viol.10 violations$2,960 in penalties
Inspection #107455990
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 9, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- May 2, 1990
- Closed
- Aug 17, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 130
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,160
- Penalties on Record
- $2,960
- Site Address
- 17 Rockdale 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (all forms) | 2 | 0 - 0.012 | f/cc |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 1 | 0.009 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 D02 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $490 | $340 | Jul 13, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 D03 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $490 | $340 | May 14, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 E05 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $640 | $490 | May 14, 1990 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 G02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $420 | $270 | May 14, 1990 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 G04 II | Serious | 2 | 2 | $420 | $270 | May 14, 1990 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 J05 | Serious | 4 | 4 | $640 | $490 | Jun 4, 1990 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 K01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $640 | $490 | May 14, 1990 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 L01 | Serious | 4 | 4 | $420 | $270 | Jun 13, 1990 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 D07 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 4, 1990 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 J01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 14, 1990 | - | - |
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About these records
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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 1999. 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.