POLAR CORP
40 WALCOTT STREET, Worcester, MA 01603
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Inspection records
Sep 15, 2017#342640810Sep 15, 2017Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342640810$25,3527 viol.7 violations$25,352 in penalties
Inspection #342640810
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 15, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 28, 2017
- Final Order
- Oct 26, 2017
- Closed
- Jun 4, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $50,700
- Penalties on Record
- $25,352
- Site Address
- 40 Walcott St., Worcester, MA 01603
- Industry
- 312111 Soft Drink 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.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee sustains amputation
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $12,675 | $6,338 | Oct 13, 2017 | - | Oct 26, 2017 |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F03 II D | Serious | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Oct 13, 2017 | - | Oct 26, 2017 |
| 01002A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II B | Serious | 1 | 5 | $12,675 | $6,338 | Dec 29, 2017 | - | Oct 26, 2017 |
| 01002B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 29, 2017 | - | Oct 26, 2017 |
| 01002C | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IV | Serious | 1 | 150 | $0 | $0 | Oct 17, 2017 | - | Oct 26, 2017 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 1, 2011#315514620Aug 1, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#315514620$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #315514620
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 1, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 1, 2011
- Closed
- Aug 22, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 276
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 40 Walcott St., Worcester, MA 01603
- Industry
- 312111 Soft Drink 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 8, 2004#308346220Dec 8, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#308346220$4391 viol.1 violation$439 in penalties
Inspection #308346220
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 8, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 8, 2004
- Closed
- Dec 28, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 700
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $975
- Penalties on Record
- $439
- Site Address
- 22 Hope Avenue, Worcester, MA 01610
- Industry
- 312111 Soft Drink 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L04 III | Serious | 5 | 5 | $975 | $439 | Dec 30, 2004 | - | - |
Mar 24, 1999#300506284Mar 24, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#300506284$6351 viol.1 violation$635 in penalties
Inspection #300506284
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 24, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- May 26, 1999
- Closed
- Jan 18, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 393
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $635
- Penalties on Record
- $635
- Site Address
- 40 Walcott Street, Worcester, MA 01603
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $635 | $635 | Jun 18, 1999 | - | - |
Mar 23, 1999#300506144Mar 23, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#300506144$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300506144
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 23, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Jan 5, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 393
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 40 Walcott Street, Worcester, MA 01603
- 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.
Jan 5, 1999#300505930Jan 5, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#300505930$3,00018 viol.18 violations$3,000 in penalties
Inspection #300505930
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 5, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 26, 1999
- Closed
- Aug 25, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 18
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,000
- Penalties on Record
- $3,000
- Site Address
- 40 Walcott Street, Worcester, MA 01603
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Dioxide | 6 | 1622 - 5070 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 18 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $200 | $200 | Jul 7, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 B | Serious | 1 | 3 | $200 | $200 | Jul 18, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $400 | $400 | Aug 3, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 IV | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 18, 1999 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jul 18, 1999 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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.
Oct 18, 1984#1825397Oct 18, 1984Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#1825397$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1825397
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 18, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 18, 1984
- Closed
- Oct 19, 1984
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
- 40 Walcott Street, Worcester, MA 01603
- 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.
Apr 13, 1984#1830249Apr 13, 1984Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#1830249$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1830249
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 13, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 19, 1984
- Closed
- Sep 14, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 40 Walcott St, Worcester, MA 01603
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 9, 1984 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 9, 1984 | - | - |
Dec 23, 1981#10631778Dec 23, 1981Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#10631778$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10631778
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 23, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 23, 1981
- Closed
- Dec 23, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 40 Walcott Street, Worcester, MA 01603
- 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.
Oct 19, 1979#10644003Oct 19, 1979Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#10644003$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10644003
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 19, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 19, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 40 Walcott St, Worcester, MA 01603
- 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.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
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.
11 inspections, 1974 to 2017. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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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.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: soft drink manufacturing reported 5.7 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.0%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source