NORTHSTAR PULP & PAPER
89 GUION STREET, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104 · NAICS 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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Inspection records
Dec 11, 2014#340131473Dec 11, 2014Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#340131473$10,39510 viol.10 violations$10,395 in penalties
Inspection #340131473
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 11, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 15, 2014
- Final Order
- Feb 24, 2015
- Closed
- Feb 3, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 62
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $28,144
- Penalties on Record
- $10,395
- Site Address
- 89 & 99 Guion Street, Springfield, MA 01104
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A05 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,850 | $1,925 | Feb 4, 2015 | - | Feb 24, 2015 |
| 01001B | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $3,080 | $0 | Feb 10, 2015 | - | Feb 24, 2015 |
| 01003 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 F | Other | 2 | 4 | $1,964 | $0 | Feb 4, 2015 | - | Feb 24, 2015 |
| 01004 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 F02 I | Other | 1 | 6 | $2,310 | $0 | - | Feb 24, 2015 | |
| 01005 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C01 | Serious | 2 | 6 | $2,310 | $1,155 | Feb 25, 2015 | - | Feb 24, 2015 |
| 01006A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $3,850 | $1,925 | Feb 4, 2015 | - | Feb 24, 2015 |
| 01006B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Mar 5, 2015 | - | Feb 24, 2015 |
| 01007 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 II | Serious | 3 | 6 | $3,850 | $1,925 | Feb 10, 2015 | - | Feb 24, 2015 |
| 01008 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B08 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,850 | $1,925 | Feb 4, 2015 | - | Feb 24, 2015 |
| 01010 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 X | Serious | 3 | 6 | $3,080 | $1,540 | Feb 10, 2015 | - | Feb 24, 2015 |
Apr 30, 2009#310637806Apr 30, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310637806$4,0898 viol.8 violations$4,089 in penalties
Inspection #310637806
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 30, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- May 6, 2009
- Closed
- Oct 27, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 40
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,175
- Penalties on Record
- $4,089
- Site Address
- 89 Guion Street, Springfield, MA 01104
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 (8 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 2 | 3 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Sep 1, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.26 Dockboards OSHA citation code: 19100026 C02 VII | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $563 | Jun 15, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $900 | $450 | Jun 15, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02 | Serious | 15 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 2009 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | 3 | 10 | $1,125 | $563 | Jun 15, 2009 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 2 | 10 | $900 | $450 | Jun 15, 2009 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,125 | $563 | Jun 15, 2009 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.29 Forms OSHA citation code: 19040029 B01 | Other | 3 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 2009 | - | - |
Mar 23, 2009#310631098Mar 23, 2009Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#310631098$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #310631098
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 23, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 23, 2009
- Closed
- Mar 24, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 89 Guion St., Springfield, MA 01101
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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.
Nov 13, 2008#310629654Nov 13, 2008Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#310629654$6,3007 viol.7 violations$6,300 in penalties
Inspection #310629654
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 13, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 19, 2008
- Closed
- Nov 10, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 48
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,600
- Penalties on Record
- $6,300
- Site Address
- 89 Guion St., Springfield, MA 01101
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,200 | $600 | Mar 15, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 C | Serious | 1 | 6 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Mar 15, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 C02 VII | Serious | 1 | 12 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Mar 15, 2009 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,200 | $600 | Jan 16, 2009 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.307 Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 C | Serious | 6 | 6 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Mar 15, 2009 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H03 II | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,200 | $600 | Jan 30, 2009 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Other | 1 | 17 | $0 | $0 | Jan 16, 2009 | - | - |
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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.
4 inspections, 2008 to 2014. 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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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods, 25,394 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: recyclable material merchant wholesalers reported 3.7 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.0%; NAICS 42393 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source