This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2002. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Knowlton Specialty Papers Safety Record

Watertown, NY

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 06/13/2002

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Knowlton Specialty Papers in Watertown, New York has 95 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 82 classified as serious and $83,164 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1990 to 2002.

Knowlton Specialty Papers, located in Watertown, New York, was last inspected by OSHA in 2002. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 95 violations on file, 82 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $83,164.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

95 Violations
5 Inspections
82 Serious
$83,164 Penalties
Serious?
82 ($78,324)
Other-than-Serious?
11 ($840)
Repeat?
2 ($4,000)
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 3 inspections (14 total) since 1990
1910.0261 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (14 total) since 1993
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1990
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1990
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1990
OSHA initially proposed $111,030 in penalties for Knowlton Specialty Papers, later reduced to $83,164 — a 25% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0261 OSHA Standard
14 citations $12,420
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
14 citations $14,256
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
8 citations $3,832
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
8 citations $7,064
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
4 citations $4,480
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/13/2002 Unprogrammed Related? Watertown, NY 15 $16,800
06/12/2002 Accident? Watertown, NY 54 $54,180
10/15/1993 Follow-Up? Watertown, NY 0 $0
01/21/1993 Planned? Watertown, NY 12 $10,600
03/15/1990 Planned? Watertown, NY 14 $1,584

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