POLAROID CORP
1265 MAIN ST-BUILDING W3, Waltham, MA 02154
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Inspection records
Jan 5, 1998#122121940Jan 5, 1998Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#122121940$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #122121940
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 5, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 21, 1998
- Closed
- Mar 25, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1265 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02154
- 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.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee injures shoulder in same-level fall
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 1998 | - | - |
Mar 27, 1997#122118904Mar 27, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#122118904$1,6262 viol.2 violations$1,626 in penalties
Inspection #122118904
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 27, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 28, 1997
- Closed
- Jun 2, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,250
- Penalties on Record
- $1,626
- Site Address
- 1265 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02154
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 F02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,625 | $813 | May 14, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.1101 Asbestos (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261101 K02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,625 | $813 | May 14, 1997 | - | - |
Jul 31, 1995#122113400Jul 31, 1995Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#122113400$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #122113400
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 31, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 4, 1995
- Closed
- Aug 10, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 868 Winter St., Waltham, MA 02154
- 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.
Sep 6, 1990#107422560Sep 6, 1990Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#107422560$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107422560
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 6, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 6, 1990
- Closed
- Sep 17, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1265 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02254
- 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.
Sep 6, 1990#100854223Sep 6, 1990Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#100854223$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100854223
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 6, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 2, 1990
- Closed
- Oct 22, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1265 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02254
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A02 | Other | 1 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Oct 22, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A05 III | Other | 1 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Oct 22, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 F08 II | Other | 5 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Oct 22, 1990 | - | - |
Jul 31, 1980#10000404Jul 31, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#10000404$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10000404
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 31, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 31, 1980
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 660
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1265 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02154
- 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.
Apr 27, 1978#10210649Apr 27, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#10210649$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10210649
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 27, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 27, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 643
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1265 Main St-Building W3, Waltham, MA 02154
- 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 26, 1975#10071363Sep 26, 1975Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#10071363$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #10071363
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 26, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 26, 1975
- Closed
- May 12, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 750
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1265 Main St, Waltham, MA 02154
- 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 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 1975 | - | - |
Jul 16, 1975#10083434Jul 16, 1975Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#10083434$1954 viol.4 violations$195 in penalties
Inspection #10083434
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 16, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 14, 1975
- Closed
- Oct 13, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 750
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $195
- Penalties on Record
- $195
- Site Address
- 1265 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02154
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B07 IV | Other | 1 | - | $80 | $80 | Aug 29, 1975 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 29, 1975 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 II | Other | 10 | - | $60 | $60 | Sep 22, 1975 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01 I | Other | 6 | - | $55 | $55 | Dec 1, 1975 | - | - |
Apr 10, 1975#10057883Apr 10, 1975Accident (A) · Complete scope, Safety#10057883$2057 viol.7 violations$205 in penalties
Inspection #10057883
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 10, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 10, 1975
- Closed
- Jan 7, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $205
- Penalties on Record
- $205
- Site Address
- 1265 Main St, Waltham, MA 02154
- 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 (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 20 | - | $55 | $55 | May 19, 1975 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 I | Other | 1 | - | $40 | $40 | May 19, 1975 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 A01 | Other | 2 | - | $70 | $70 | May 12, 1975 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | May 19, 1975 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 A05 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 12, 1975 | - | - |
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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
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.
11 inspections, 1973 to 1998. 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.