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PALMER JOHNSON INC
$8,475
penalties
67
viol.
13
insp.

PALMER JOHNSON INC

, Sturgeon Bay, WI 00000NAICS 336612 Boat Building

Inspections
13
Jan 1973 to Oct 2008 · 9 safety, 4 health
Violations
67
across 13 inspections
Penalties on record
$8,475
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 21Willful 0Repeat 0Other 46

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Inspection records

Oct 24, 2008Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#122018690$4,5507 viol.

Inspection #122018690

Dates

Opened
Oct 24, 2008
Closing Conference Date
Oct 24, 2008
Closed
Jan 9, 2009

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
700
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
7
Violation Types
5 serious, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$6,500
Penalties on Record
$4,550
Site Address
128 Kentucky Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Industry
336612 Boat Building

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 (5 of 7 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01
Serious41$2,000$1,400Nov 17, 2008--
010021910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 I
Serious11$1,500$1,050Dec 31, 2008--
01003A1910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 III
Serious11$1,500$1,050Dec 7, 2008--
01003B1910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 M01
Serious11$0$0Dec 7, 2008--
010041910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 H
Serious11$1,500$1,050Dec 31, 2008--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Jul 11, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#309835213$1,9503 viol.

Inspection #309835213

Dates

Opened
Jul 11, 2006
Closing Conference Date
Jul 12, 2006
Closed
Oct 10, 2006

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
280

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
3 serious
Initial Penalties
$2,925
Penalties on Record
$1,950
Site Address
128 Kentucky Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Industry
336612 Boat Building

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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IIIC
Serious13$975$650Oct 9, 2006--
010021910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09
Serious12$975$650Jul 25, 2006--
010031910.242
Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General
OSHA citation code: 19100242 B
Serious22$975$650Aug 10, 2006--
Oct 20, 1988Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#103047270$06 viol.

Inspection #103047270

Dates

Opened
Oct 20, 1988
Closing Conference Date
Oct 20, 1988
Closed
Jan 24, 1989

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
155

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
6
Violation Types
6 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
128 Kentucky Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Industry
336612 Boat Building

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 6 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I
Other11$0$0Mar 21, 1989--
01001B1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I
Other11$0$0Jan 23, 1989--
010021910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 C04
Other12$0$0Dec 12, 1988--
010031910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 H03
Other12$0$0Dec 12, 1988--
010041910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02
Other12$0$0Dec 12, 1988--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Sep 17, 1985Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#2417665$35015 viol.

Inspection #2417665

Dates

Opened
Sep 17, 1985
Closing Conference Date
Sep 18, 1985
Closed
Nov 25, 1985

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
86

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
15
Violation Types
3 serious, 12 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$350
Penalties on Record
$350
Site Address
61 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Industry
336612 Boat Building

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 15 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.28
Duty to Have Fall Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100028 A03
Serious11$210$210Oct 11, 1985--
01002A1910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01
Serious22$140$140Nov 4, 1985--
01002B1910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 H04
Serious22$0$0Oct 11, 1985--
020011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 B01 I
Other11$0$0Oct 18, 1985--
020021910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q02
Other11$0$0Oct 18, 1985--

Showing the 5 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.

Aug 12, 1981Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#14334791$3008 viol.

Inspection #14334791

Dates

Opened
Aug 12, 1981
Closing Conference Date
Aug 12, 1981
Closed
Oct 16, 1981

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
120

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
8
Violation Types
2 serious, 6 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$300
Penalties on Record
$300
Site Address
61 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Industry
336612 Boat Building

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 8 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 C02
Serious1-$300$300Sep 21, 1981--
01001B1910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 C03
Serious1-$0$0Sep 21, 1981--
020011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01
Other1-$0$0Sep 21, 1981--
02002A1910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 C01
Other1-$0$0Sep 21, 1981--
02002B1910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 D01
Other1-$0$0Sep 21, 1981--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Mar 6, 1981Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#14345854$3005 viol.

Inspection #14345854

Dates

Opened
Mar 6, 1981
Closing Conference Date
Jun 17, 1981
Closed
Apr 15, 1985

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
120

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
5
Violation Types
3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$500
Penalties on Record
$300
Site Address
61 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Industry
336612 Boat Building

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.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05
Serious1-$500$300Oct 16, 1981--
01001B1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 C
Serious1-$0$0Jul 16, 1982--
01001C1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 E
Serious1-$0$0May 6, 1983--
020011910.1025
Lead
OSHA citation code: 19101025 D06 III
Other1-$0$0Jul 17, 1981--
020021910.1025
Lead
OSHA citation code: 19101025 F03 I
Other1-$0$0Oct 16, 1981--
Dec 15, 1980Complaint (B) · No Inspection scope, Health#18763243$00 viol.

Inspection #18763243

Dates

Opened
Dec 15, 1980
Closing Conference Date
Not recorded
Closed
Dec 1, 1980

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Not recorded
Number of Employees
Not recorded

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
, Sturgeon Bay, WI 00000
Industry
336612 Boat Building

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.

Dec 15, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#14403505$00 viol.

Inspection #14403505

Dates

Opened
Dec 15, 1980
Closing Conference Date
Dec 15, 1980
Closed
Jan 20, 1981

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
105
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
61 Michigan, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Industry
336612 Boat Building

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.

May 16, 1979Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Health#14402945$00 viol.

Inspection #14402945

Dates

Opened
May 16, 1979
Closing Conference Date
May 16, 1979
Closed
Mar 10, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
103

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
61 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54225
Industry
336612 Boat Building

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 16, 1979Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#14345235$42012 viol.

Inspection #14345235

Dates

Opened
May 16, 1979
Closing Conference Date
May 21, 1979
Closed
Aug 4, 1981

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
103
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
12
Violation Types
4 serious, 8 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$420
Penalties on Record
$420
Site Address
61 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54225
Industry
336612 Boat Building

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 (5 of 12 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1916.57
OSHA citation code: 19160057 E
Serious1-$420$420Nov 19, 1980--
01001B1916.82
OSHA citation code: 19160082 A01
Serious1-$0$0Nov 18, 1979--
01001C1916.82
OSHA citation code: 19160082 A02
Serious2-$0$0Nov 18, 1979--
01001D1916.82
OSHA citation code: 19160082 A04
Serious2-$0$0Feb 22, 1980--
020011916.10
OSHA citation code: 19160010 A01
Other1-$0$0May 19, 1980--

Showing the 5 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.

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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.

Standards cited

1910.213Woodworking Machinery Requirements16 citations · $825
1910.215Abrasive Wheel Machinery5 citations · $650
1916.574 citations · $530

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer5.2
Industry average2.9
Penalties per inspection
This employer$652
Industry average$2,680

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, 17,010 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.

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