POTSDAM PAPER CORP
RTE 4, Potsdam, NY 13676
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Inspection records
Dec 22, 1983#12027603Dec 22, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#12027603$4809 viol.9 violations$480 in penalties
Inspection #12027603
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 22, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 27, 1983
- Closed
- Jan 30, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 130
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $480
- Penalties on Record
- $480
- Site Address
- Unionville Rd, Potsdam, NY 13676
- 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 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | 1 | - | $240 | $240 | Jan 9, 1984 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | - | $240 | $240 | Jan 9, 1984 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 8, 1984 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 9, 1984 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 8, 1984 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 2, 1980#12055182Oct 2, 1980Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#12055182$48010 viol.10 violations$480 in penalties
Inspection #12055182
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 2, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 3, 1980
- Closed
- Nov 19, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 110
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $480
- Penalties on Record
- $480
- Site Address
- Route 4 East Of Route 56, Potsdam, NY 13676
- 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 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | - | $240 | $240 | Nov 13, 1980 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 L06 I | Serious | 2 | - | $240 | $240 | Nov 13, 1980 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 28, 1980 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 F02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 13, 1980 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 K02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 12, 1980 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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.
Apr 13, 1979#12038642Apr 13, 1979Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#12038642$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12038642
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 13, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 18, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 140
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Rte 4, Potsdam, NY 13676
- 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 1, 1978#11991254Jun 1, 1978Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#11991254$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #11991254
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 1, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 1, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 128
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Route 4, Potsdam, NY 13676
- 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 24, 1978#11991163Mar 24, 1978Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#11991163$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #11991163
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 24, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 24, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 128
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Rte 4, Potsdam, NY 13676
- 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 24, 1978#11991155Mar 24, 1978Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#11991155$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #11991155
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 24, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 24, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 128
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Rte 4, Potsdam, NY 13676
- 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.
Feb 23, 1978#12030540Feb 23, 1978Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#12030540$4201 viol.1 violation$420 in penalties
Inspection #12030540
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 23, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 24, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 28, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 133
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $420
- Penalties on Record
- $420
- Site Address
- Unionville Road, Potsdam, NY 13676
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 K02 I | Serious | 1 | - | $420 | $420 | Mar 23, 1978 | - | - |
Feb 15, 1978#11990983Feb 15, 1978Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#11990983$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #11990983
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 15, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 15, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 128
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Rte 4, Potsdam, NY 13676
- 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.
Jan 4, 1978#11990793Jan 4, 1978Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#11990793$48015 viol.15 violations$480 in penalties
Inspection #11990793
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 4, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 5, 1978
- Closed
- Jun 5, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 128
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 13 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $480
- Penalties on Record
- $480
- Site Address
- Rte 4, Potsdam, NY 13676
- 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 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D05 | Serious | 1 | - | $180 | $180 | May 15, 1978 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.261 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills OSHA citation code: 19100261 K26 I | Serious | 1 | - | $180 | $180 | Mar 13, 1978 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 13, 1978 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 13, 1978 | - | - |
| 02003A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 IV | Other | 1 | - | $60 | $60 | Jan 20, 1978 | - | - |
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.
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.
9 inspections, 1978 to 1983. 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).
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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.