This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2005. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

New York Air Brake Safety Record

Watertown, NY · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 07/14/2005

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, New York Air Brake in Watertown, New York has 61 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 54 classified as serious and $16,225 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 2005.

New York Air Brake, located in Watertown, New York, was last inspected by OSHA in 2005. 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 61 violations on file, 54 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $16,225.

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.

61 Violations
4 Inspections
54 Serious
$16,225 Penalties
Serious?
54 ($13,065)
Other-than-Serious?
5 ($1,000)
Repeat?
2 ($2,160)
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1989
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1989
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1989
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1989
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1989
OSHA initially proposed $29,710 in penalties for New York Air Brake, later reduced to $16,225 — a 45% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
6 citations $1,056
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
5 citations $912
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
5 citations $1,946
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
4 citations $848
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
4 citations $862
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/14/2005 Planned? Watertown, NY 1 $715
09/06/1990 Follow-Up? Watertown, NY 3 $2,160
06/07/1989 Referral? Watertown, NY 37 $8,250
05/12/1989 Planned? Watertown, NY 20 $5,100

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