Ashaway Line & Twine Mfg. Co.: OSHA inspection 348758558
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Open case Complaint inspection
Ashaway Line & Twine Mfg. Co. OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 5
- Proposed penalty
- $19,852
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 4
OSHA opened inspection 348758558 at Ashaway Line & Twine Mfg. Co. in Ashaway, RI on February 19, 2026 (complaint inspection). The record lists 5 violations (4 serious), with $19,852 in proposed penalties and $11,911 current. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1910.28, Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection (2 citations). The case is still open, so penalties can change if it is contested or settled.
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards cited in this inspection
Each rule links to its plain-English page with the official text, how often OSHA cites it nationwide, and training that covers it.
2 citations · $4,695
Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection
- 1910.28(b)(9)(i)(a) Existing fixed ladders
- 1910.28(b)(11)(ii)
1 citation · $2,152
General requirements
- 1910.132(e) Defective and damaged equipment
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All 5 citations
Cited standards as published by the source, not predicted violations. “Abate by” is the date OSHA set for the hazard to be fixed.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Exposed | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Abate by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.28(b)(9)(i)(a) Existing fixed ladders | Serious | 56 | $7.035,00 | $4.221,00 | June 30, 2027 |
| 01002 | 1910.36(g)(1) | Serious | 56 | $4.220,00 | $2.532,00 | June 30, 2027 |
| 01003 | 1910.132(e) Defective and damaged equipment | Serious | 4 | $3.587,00 | $2.152,00 | Not provided |
| 01004 | 1910.1025(h)(1) Surfaces | Serious | 54 | $4.220,00 | $2.532,00 | October 15, 2026 |
| 02001 | 1910.28(b)(11)(ii) | Other-than-serious | 9 | $790,00 | $474,00 | October 15, 2026 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was Ashaway Line & Twine Mfg. Co. fined by OSHA?
For inspection 348758558, OSHA proposed $19,852 in penalties; the current penalty is $11,911. The case is open, so the final amount may change.
What OSHA standards was Ashaway Line & Twine Mfg. Co. cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.28 (Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection): 2; 29 CFR 1910.36 (Design and construction requirements for exit routes): 1; 29 CFR 1910.1025 (Lead): 1; 29 CFR 1910.132 (General requirements): 1.
Is OSHA inspection 348758558 closed?
No. The source lists the case as open. Citations can be contested, and penalties often change at an informal conference or settlement.
Where does this OSHA data come from?
From public U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement records, copied nightly. Check the official record on osha.gov before relying on it.