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HAMMERMILL PAPER CO
$2,715
penalties
68
viol.
18
insp.

HAMMERMILL PAPER CO

EAST LAKE ROAD, Erie, PA 16566NAICS 322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills

Inspections
18
Sep 1973 to Apr 1987 · 12 safety, 6 health
Violations
68
across 18 inspections
Penalties on record
$2,715
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 25Willful 0Repeat 0Other 43

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Inspection records

Apr 9, 1987Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#100421544$5806 viol.

Inspection #100421544

Dates

Opened
Apr 9, 1987
Closing Conference Date
Apr 9, 1987
Closed
Jun 11, 1987

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,800
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
6
Violation Types
5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$880
Penalties on Record
$580
Site Address
East Lake Road, Erie, PA 16533
Industry
322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills

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 6 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02
Serious11$320$220May 8, 1987--
01001B1910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 A
Serious11$0$0May 8, 1987--
01001C1910.252
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100252 B02 IIB
Serious11$0$0Jun 5, 1987--
01001D1910.252
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100252 B04 I
Serious11$0$0May 12, 1987--
010021910.304
Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V
Serious24$320$220May 8, 1987--

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.

Nov 17, 1986Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#17659590$00 viol.

Inspection #17659590

Dates

Opened
Nov 17, 1986
Closing Conference Date
Nov 17, 1986
Closed
Nov 25, 1986

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,800
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
East Lake Road, Erie, PA 16533
Industry
322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills

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.

Nov 8, 1982Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#12993176$73525 viol.

Inspection #12993176

Dates

Opened
Nov 8, 1982
Closing Conference Date
Mar 21, 1983
Closed
May 1, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,547
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
25
Violation Types
6 serious, 19 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,470
Penalties on Record
$735
Site Address
East Lake Rd, Erie, PA 16533
Industry
322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills

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 25 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.28
Duty to Have Fall Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100028 A01
Serious1-$420$210Apr 29, 1983--
01002A1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 A
Serious12-$560$280Apr 19, 1983--
01002B1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01
Serious12-$0$0Jun 14, 1983--
01003A1910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 C01
Serious1-$490$245Apr 29, 1983--
01003B1910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 C02
Serious1-$0$0Apr 29, 1983--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 25 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Nov 4, 1981Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#12511879$00 viol.

Inspection #12511879

Dates

Opened
Nov 4, 1981
Closing Conference Date
Nov 9, 1981
Closed
Nov 19, 1981

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,500
Related Activity
1 complaint, 1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
East Lake Rd, Erie, PA 16533
Industry
322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills

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.

Jun 4, 1981Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#12511812$01 viol.

Inspection #12511812

Dates

Opened
Jun 4, 1981
Closing Conference Date
Jun 15, 1981
Closed
Jul 22, 1981

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,500
Related Activity
2 complaints

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
East Lake Rd, Erie, PA 16533
Industry
322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills

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 (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01
Other1-$0$0Aug 15, 1981--
Feb 19, 1981Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12516324$3508 viol.

Inspection #12516324

Dates

Opened
Feb 19, 1981
Closing Conference Date
Feb 19, 1981
Closed
Jul 24, 1981

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,500
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
8
Violation Types
4 serious, 4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$700
Penalties on Record
$350
Site Address
East Lake Road, Erie, PA 16533
Industry
322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills

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 8 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 B01
Serious2-$210$110Apr 25, 1981--
01002A1910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 C15 III
Serious1-$210$100Apr 25, 1981--
01002B1910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 C15 III
Serious3-$0$0Apr 25, 1981--
010031910.261
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
OSHA citation code: 19100261 C15 IV
Serious1-$280$140Apr 25, 1981--
020011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01
Other1-$0$0Apr 10, 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.

Nov 26, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12520540$04 viol.

Inspection #12520540

Dates

Opened
Nov 26, 1980
Closing Conference Date
Nov 26, 1980
Closed
Jan 5, 1981

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,500
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
East Lake Road, Erie, PA 16533
Industry
322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills

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 (4 of 4 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.133
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01
Other1-$0$0Dec 26, 1980--
010021910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 B05
Other1-$0$0Dec 26, 1980--
010031910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 J03
Other1-$0$0Jan 10, 1981--
010041910.309
OSHA citation code: 19100309 B 011011
Other2-$0$0Dec 26, 1980--
Sep 15, 1978Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#12930517$00 viol.

Inspection #12930517

Dates

Opened
Sep 15, 1978
Closing Conference Date
Sep 15, 1978
Closed
Mar 10, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,500

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
East Lake Road, Erie, PA 16533
Industry
322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills

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.

Aug 24, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#12798104$66012 viol.

Inspection #12798104

Dates

Opened
Aug 24, 1978
Closing Conference Date
Aug 24, 1978
Closed
Feb 12, 1979

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,500
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
12
Violation Types
9 serious, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$660
Penalties on Record
$660
Site Address
East Lake Road, Erie, PA 16533
Industry
322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills

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
010015A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious7-$420$420Nov 27, 1978--
01002A1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02
Serious1-$240$240Nov 30, 1978--
01002B1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01
Serious1-$0$0Oct 30, 1978--
01002C1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03
Serious40-$0$0Nov 30, 1978--
01002D1910.135
Head Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100135 B09
Serious1-$0$0Nov 30, 1978--

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.

Aug 14, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12930418$2402 viol.

Inspection #12930418

Dates

Opened
Aug 14, 1978
Closing Conference Date
Aug 16, 1978
Closed
Sep 22, 1978

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,500
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$240
Penalties on Record
$240
Site Address
East Lake Road, Erie, PA 16533
Industry
322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills

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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08
Serious1-$240$240Sep 5, 1978--
020011910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I
Other1-$0$0Sep 5, 1978--
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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

1910.134Respiratory Protection10 citations · $240
1910.22Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements6 citations · $220
1910.261Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills6 citations · $350

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer3.8
Industry average3.0
Penalties per inspection
This employer$151
Industry average$3,375

Paper Manufacturing, 6,398 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.

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