WESTFIELD RIVER PAPER CO.
STATION ST., RUSSELL, MA 01071
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Aug 16, 1993#17828401Aug 16, 1993Monitoring (D) · Partial scope, Safety#17828401$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #17828401
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 16, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 16, 1993
- Closed
- Aug 16, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 137
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Station St., Russell, MA 01071
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Monitoring Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a monitoring inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Sep 30, 1992#17826603Sep 30, 1992Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#17826603$30,28718 viol.18 violations$30,287 in penalties
Inspection #17826603
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 30, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 5, 1992
- Contested
- Jan 8, 1993
- Final Order
- Jan 28, 1993
- Closed
- May 3, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 137
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 18
- Violation Types
- 14 serious, 3 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $30,287
- Penalties on Record
- $30,287
- Site Address
- Station St., Russell, MA 01071
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 18 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 2 | 5 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Jan 30, 1994 | Jan 8, 1993 | Jan 28, 1993 |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,062 | $1,062 | Jun 1, 1993 | Jan 8, 1993 | Jan 28, 1993 |
| 01003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $638 | $638 | Feb 15, 1993 | Jan 8, 1993 | Jan 28, 1993 |
| 01004 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $638 | $638 | Feb 15, 1993 | Jan 8, 1993 | Jan 28, 1993 |
| 01005 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,062 | $1,062 | May 7, 1993 | Jan 8, 1993 | Jan 28, 1993 |
| 01006 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,062 | $1,062 | Mar 26, 1993 | Jan 8, 1993 | Jan 28, 1993 |
| 01007 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,062 | $1,062 | Feb 12, 1993 | Jan 8, 1993 | Jan 28, 1993 |
| 01008 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 A03 II | Serious | 2 | 6 | $1,063 | $1,063 | Jan 31, 1994 | Jan 8, 1993 | Jan 28, 1993 |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 18 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 31, 1992#100972652Mar 31, 1992Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#100972652$7,00010 viol.10 violations$7,000 in penalties
Inspection #100972652
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 31, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 10, 1992
- Closed
- Sep 29, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 137
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $14,250
- Penalties on Record
- $7,000
- Site Address
- Station St., Russell, MA 01071
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfur Dioxide | 3 | 0 - 3.6 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (8 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 30 | $3,750 | $2,000 | Jul 22, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B10 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,875 | $1,000 | Sep 2, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E03 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,875 | $1,000 | Sep 2, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,125 | $1,000 | Jun 19, 1992 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 B05 | Serious | 1 | 137 | $1,875 | $1,000 | Sep 2, 1992 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,500 | $0 | Jun 19, 1992 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,500 | $1,000 | Jul 22, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Other | 1 | 137 | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 17, 1992#107457962Mar 17, 1992Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#107457962$8,00012 viol.12 violations$8,000 in penalties
Inspection #107457962
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 17, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 23, 1992
- Closed
- Nov 12, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 137
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,950
- Penalties on Record
- $8,000
- Site Address
- Station St., Russell, MA 01071
- 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 (8 of 12 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 | 9 | 4 | $1,050 | $0 | Jun 17, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D02 | Serious | 2 | 11 | $1,050 | $1,000 | Jun 17, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 9 | $1,050 | $1,000 | Jun 5, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 B01 | Serious | 14 | 27 | $2,450 | $1,000 | Sep 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 K26 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,450 | $1,000 | Sep 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | $1,000 | May 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V | Serious | 2 | 5 | $1,400 | $1,000 | May 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Serious | 2 | 5 | $1,050 | $1,000 | May 27, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 8 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.
Dec 6, 1989#107459158Dec 6, 1989Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#107459158$5403 viol.3 violations$540 in penalties
Inspection #107459158
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 6, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 9, 1990
- Closed
- Feb 12, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $540
- Penalties on Record
- $540
- Site Address
- Station St., Russell, MA 01071
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 2 | $360 | $360 | Feb 1, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 D01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $180 | $180 | Feb 1, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 1, 1990 | - | - |
Jan 24, 1984#10638898Jan 24, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#10638898$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10638898
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 24, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Apr 9, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 158
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Station Rd, Russell, MA 01071
- 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 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 A | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1984 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 M02 IIE | Other | 55 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 21, 1984 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 6 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 21, 1984 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 1984 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 E02 IA | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 3, 1984 | - | - |
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6 inspections, 1984 to 1993. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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