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REISS INDUSTRIES INC
$47,770
penalties
35
viol.
12
insp.

REISS INDUSTRIES INC

319 HART ST, WATERTOWN, WI 53094

Inspections
12
Jan 1983 to Apr 2010 · 5 safety, 7 health
Violations
35
across 12 inspections
Penalties on record
$47,770
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 24Willful 4Repeat 2Other 5

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Inspection records

Apr 8, 2010Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#313132995$00 viol.

Inspection #313132995

Dates

Opened
Apr 8, 2010
Closing Conference Date
Apr 8, 2010
Closed
Apr 8, 2010

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
80

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
319 Hart Street, Watertown, WI 53094
Industry
326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing

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.

Dec 15, 2004Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#306113937$4,8004 viol.

Inspection #306113937

Dates

Opened
Dec 15, 2004
Closing Conference Date
Mar 24, 2005
Closed
May 10, 2005

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
80
Related Activity
1 complaint, 1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
4
Violation Types
4 serious
Initial Penalties
$4,500
Penalties on Record
$4,800
Site Address
319 Hart Street, Watertown, WI 53094
Industry
326150 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing

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 (4 of 4 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010021910.133
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01
Serious22$1,500$900Apr 8, 2005--
01004A1910.120
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q01
Serious11$0$900May 30, 2005--
01004B1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 I
Serious13$0$0Apr 8, 2005--
020011910.138
Hand Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100138 A
Serious11$3,000$3,000Apr 8, 2005--
Oct 28, 2003Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#306108143$00 viol.

Inspection #306108143

Dates

Opened
Oct 28, 2003
Closing Conference Date
Oct 28, 2003
Closed
Mar 23, 2004

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
70

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
319 Hart Street, Watertown, WI 53094
Industry
326140 Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing

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.

Apr 2, 2003Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#306105263$40,65022 viol.

Inspection #306105263

Dates

Opened
Apr 2, 2003
Closing Conference Date
Apr 4, 2003
Closed
Feb 2, 2004

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
70
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
22
Violation Types
18 serious, 4 willful
Initial Penalties
$67,750
Penalties on Record
$40,650
Site Address
319 Hart Street, Watertown, WI 53094
Industry
326140 Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing

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.

Chemical Exposure Sampling4 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate140mg/m³
Methylene Chloride210.5254226 - 37.4968948ppm
Toluene-2,4-Diisocyanate (TDI)160 - 0.1024762mg/m³
Toluene-2,6-Diisocyanate170 - 0.0592381mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (5 of 22 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03
Serious11$1,250$750Jul 25, 2003--
01001B1910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 B02
Serious17$0$0Jul 18, 2003--
010021910.38
Emergency Action Plans
OSHA citation code: 19100038 E
Serious15$1,250$750Jul 25, 2003--
01003A1910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01
Serious14$2,500$1,500Jul 25, 2003--
01003B1910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 F01
Serious24$0$0Jul 25, 2003--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 22 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Mar 12, 2003Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#306104928$00 viol.

Inspection #306104928

Dates

Opened
Mar 12, 2003
Closing Conference Date
Mar 12, 2003
Closed
Mar 12, 2003

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
80

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
319 Hart Street, Watertown, WI 53094
Industry
339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing

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.

Oct 5, 2000Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#300572484$00 viol.

Inspection #300572484

Dates

Opened
Oct 5, 2000
Closing Conference Date
Oct 8, 2000
Closed
Jan 30, 2001

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
135
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
319 Hart Street, Watertown, WI 53094
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 Sampling2 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Toluene-2,4-Diisocyanate (TDI)100 - 0.1998mg/m³
Toluene-2,6-Diisocyanate90 - 0.0826957mg/m³
Aug 6, 1998Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#300566486$00 viol.

Inspection #300566486

Dates

Opened
Aug 6, 1998
Closing Conference Date
Aug 6, 1998
Closed
Aug 18, 1998

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
105

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
319 Hart Street, Watertown, WI 53094
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.

Mar 10, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#122463656$2,2002 viol.

Inspection #122463656

Dates

Opened
Mar 10, 1995
Closing Conference Date
Mar 10, 1995
Closed
Mar 30, 1995

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
110
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 serious
Initial Penalties
$2,200
Penalties on Record
$2,200
Site Address
319 Hart Street, Watertown, WI 53094
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.

Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Toluene-2,4-Diisocyanate (TDI)20 - 0.0067mg/m³
Toluene-2,6-Diisocyanate20 - 0.0049mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 I
Serious11$1,100$1,100Mar 24, 1995--
010021910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 H
Serious110$1,100$1,100Mar 24, 1995--
Feb 8, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#101375939$01 viol.

Inspection #101375939

Dates

Opened
Feb 8, 1989
Closing Conference Date
Feb 9, 1989
Closed
Mar 21, 1989

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
125
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
319 Hart Street, Watertown, WI 53094
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.

Chemical Exposure Sampling4 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate120
Petroleum Distillates (Naphtha) (Rubber Solvent)30
Toluene-2,4-Diisocyanate (TDI)120 - 0.06
Toluene-2,6-Diisocyanate120 - 0.043mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 A
Other11$0$0Mar 9, 1989--
Apr 18, 1985Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#2218949$1204 viol.

Inspection #2218949

Dates

Opened
Apr 18, 1985
Closing Conference Date
May 24, 1985
Closed
Jul 8, 1985

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
63
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
4
Violation Types
2 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$120
Penalties on Record
$120
Site Address
319 Hart St, Watertown, WI 53094
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.

Chemical Exposure Sampling6 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Isopropyl Alcohol20 - 10.3
Methyl Chloroform13.2ppm
Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate110
Toluene20 - 16.9
Toluene-2,4-Diisocyanate (TDI)110 - 0.33mg/m³
Toluene-2,6-Diisocyanate110 - 0.17mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 A01
Repeat11$120$120Jun 17, 1985--
01001B1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 E
Repeat11$0$0Jun 17, 1985--
02001A1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01
Other13$0$0Jun 3, 1985--
02001B1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01
Other13$0$0Aug 30, 1985--
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About these records

A company page groups inspections with the same normalized employer name, city and state; it is not a legal-entity identifier (how pages are grouped).

This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.

OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.

OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.

Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).

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

1910.1052Methylene Chloride7 citations · $30,900
1910.132Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements4 citations · $2,600
1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)4 citations · $2,250

Chemical exposure sampling

Samples
168
Substances
8
Inspections
5

Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.

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