This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2016. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Washington Mills Electro Minerals Safety Record

Niagara Falls, NY · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 06/10/2016

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Washington Mills Electro Minerals in Niagara Falls, New York has 79 workplace safety violations across 14 inspections, with 52 classified as serious and $55,200 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 2016.

Washington Mills Electro Minerals, located in Niagara Falls, New York, was last inspected by OSHA in 2016. 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 79 violations on file, 52 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $55,200.

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.

79 Violations
14 Inspections
52 Serious
$55,200 Penalties
Serious?
52 ($55,200)
Other-than-Serious?
27 ($0)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 4 inspections (9 total) since 1992
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1992
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 2001
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1989
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 2002
OSHA initially proposed $81,945 in penalties for Washington Mills Electro Minerals, later reduced to $55,200 — a 33% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
9 citations $13,488
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
8 citations
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
6 citations $4,285
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations $3,275
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
5 citations $3,725
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/10/2016 Referral? Niagara Falls, NY 3 $10,125
01/05/2011 Follow-Up? Niagara Falls, NY 0 $0
06/04/2010 Planned? Niagara Falls, NY 9 $5,775
08/03/2006 Planned? Niagara Falls, NY 7 $7,150
06/24/2003 Monitoring? Niagara Falls, NY 0 $0
10/23/2002 Planned? Niagara Falls, NY 4 $0
10/23/2002 Planned? Niagara Falls, NY 7 $3,460
12/06/2001 Complaint? Niagara Falls, NY 9 $6,800
01/23/2001 Complaint? Niagara Falls, NY 0 $0
05/05/2000 Programmed Other? Niagara Falls, NY 0 $0
08/17/1999 Planned? Niagara Falls, NY 12 $2,125
11/06/1997 Planned? Niagara Falls, NY 2 $1,000
02/25/1992 Planned? Niagara Falls, NY 21 $18,045
08/29/1989 Planned? Niagara Falls, NY 5 $720

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