This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1988. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Polymer Applications Safety Record

Tonawanda, NY

F

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

Last inspected 07/05/1988

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Polymer Applications in Tonawanda, New York has 43 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 14 classified as serious and $4,445 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1988.

Polymer Applications, located in Tonawanda, New York, was last inspected by OSHA in 1988. 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 43 violations on file, 14 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,445.

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.

43 Violations
9 Inspections
14 Serious
$4,445 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
27 ($0)
Serious?
14 ($3,325)
Willful?
1 ($1,000)
Repeat?
1 ($120)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (9 total) since 1977
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1977
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1973
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1977
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1977
OSHA initially proposed $15,740 in penalties for Polymer Applications, later reduced to $4,445 — a 72% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
9 citations $395
1910.0023 Ladders
4 citations $600
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations $50
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/05/1988 Referral? Tonawanda, NY 13 $4,000
03/22/1984 Planned? Tonawanda, NY 15 $295
09/28/1983 Planned? Tonawanda, NY 2 $150
01/03/1978 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
03/25/1977 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 7 $0
02/11/1974 Follow-Up? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
12/26/1973 Follow-Up? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
11/20/1973 Follow-Up? Tonawanda, NY 0 $0
10/25/1973 Complaint? Tonawanda, NY 6 $0

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