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WILLIAM COLLINS COMPANY

Company Details

Name: WILLIAM COLLINS COMPANY
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Entity type: Domestic Profit Corporation
Status: Activ
Date of Organization in Rhode Island: 25 Jan 1968 (57 years ago)
Identification Number: 000004453
ZIP code: 02863
County: Providence County
Principal Address: 35 HIGGINSON AVENUE, CENTRAL FALLS, RI, 02863, USA
Purpose: MANUFACTURE HAND TOOLS AND POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICES
Historical names: IMPACT DISPLAYS, INC.
HIGGINSON CORPORATION

Agent

Name Role Address
DAVID A. BROWN Agent 35 HIGGINSON AVENUE P.O. BOX 188, CENTRAL FALLS, RI, 02863, USA

PRESIDENT

Name Role Address
DAVID A BROWN PRESIDENT PO BOX 9445 PROVIDENCE, RI 02940 USA

TREASURER

Name Role Address
DAVID A BROWN TREASURER PO BOX 9445 PROVIDENCE, RI 02940 US

SECRETARY

Name Role Address
DAVID A BROWN SECRETARY PO BOX 9445 PROVIDENCE, RI 02940 US

VICE PRESIDENT

Name Role Address
ANDREW A O BROWN VICE PRESIDENT PO BOX 9445 PROVIDENCE, RI 02940 US

DIRECTOR

Name Role Address
DAVID A BROWN DIRECTOR PO BOX 9445 PROVIDENCE, RI 02940 US
SUSAN O BROWN DIRECTOR 15 BOND ROAD EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 02915 US
ANDREW A O BROWN DIRECTOR PO BOX 9445 PROVIDENCE, RI 02940 US
JOHN C DREW DIRECTOR 12 ANGELL COURT WARWICK, RI 02889 US

Events

Type Date Old Value New Value
Merged 1981-06-30 T.D. INVESTMENT CORPORATION on WILLIAM COLLINS COMPANY
Name Change 1978-03-24 HIGGINSON CORPORATION WILLIAM COLLINS COMPANY
Name Change 1974-03-06 IMPACT DISPLAYS, INC. HIGGINSON CORPORATION

Filings

Number Name File Date
202445028380 Annual Report 2024-01-29
202327044970 Annual Report 2023-01-27
202211680510 Annual Report 2022-02-23
202191325120 Annual Report 2021-02-12
202034148220 Annual Report 2020-02-10
201985246410 Annual Report 2019-01-24
201860719970 Annual Report 2018-03-22
201729738560 Annual Report 2017-01-09
201602184000 Annual Report 2016-07-18
201601344090 Revocation Notice For Failure to File An Annual Report 2016-07-07

OSHA's Inspections within Industry

Inspection Nr Report ID Date Opened Site Address
346627250 0112300 2023-04-12 444 CENTRAL STREET, CENTRAL FALLS, RI, 02863
Inspection Type Planned
Scope Complete
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2023-04-12
Emphasis L: FORKLIFT, P: AMPUTATE, N: AMPUTATE
Case Closed 2023-11-27

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 E01
Issuance Date 2023-07-26
Abatement Due Date 2023-09-11
Current Penalty 3643.2
Initial Penalty 4554.0
Final Order 2023-09-11
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace. a) Paint booth: On or about 4/12/2023, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine each employee's ability to use a respirator prior to requiring use.
Citation ID 01001B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 F02
Issuance Date 2023-07-26
Abatement Due Date 2023-09-11
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2023-09-11
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator. a) Jobsite: On or about 4/12/2023, the employer did not provide a fit-test to all employees required to wear respirators.
Citation ID 01001C
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 G01 I A
Issuance Date 2023-07-26
Abatement Due Date 2023-08-18
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2023-09-11
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function. a) Jobsite: On or about 4/12/2023, the employer allowed an EE with facial hair to wear a respirator that interfered with the seal.
Citation ID 01002
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100212 A01
Issuance Date 2023-07-26
Abatement Due Date 2023-09-11
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 4554.0
Final Order 2023-09-11
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 4
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. a) The Shop: On or about 4/12/2023, employees operating the Hem Saw were exposed to an unguarded band saw blade.
Citation ID 01003
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100215 A01
Issuance Date 2023-07-26
Abatement Due Date 2023-09-11
Current Penalty 3036.0
Initial Penalty 3795.0
Final Order 2023-09-11
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s). a) The Shop: On or about 4/12/2023, the employer did not ensure a Rotary Surface Grinder was equipped with a safety guard. b) The Shop: On or about 4/12/2023, the employer did not ensure a Dayton Bench Grinder was equipped with a safety guard.
Citation ID 02001
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100134 K06
Issuance Date 2023-07-26
Abatement Due Date 2023-09-11
Current Penalty 340.8
Initial Penalty 426.0
Final Order 2023-09-11
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer. a) Jobsite: On or about 4/12/2023, the employer did not provide Appendix D to employees in a language that they understood.
Citation ID 02002
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100178 A05
Issuance Date 2023-07-26
Abatement Due Date 2023-09-11
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2023-09-11
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered. a) The Shop: On or about 4/12/2023, the employer did not ensure a powered industrial truck with a Hercules Boom was marked to include the attachment modifications.
341300044 0112300 2016-03-03 444 CENTRAL STREET, CENTRAL FALLS, RI, 02863
Inspection Type Referral
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2016-03-03
Emphasis L: FORKLIFT, P: AMPUTATE, N: AMPUTATE
Case Closed 2016-09-08

Related Activity

Type Referral
Activity Nr 1068412
Safety Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100212 A01
Issuance Date 2016-08-09
Abatement Due Date 2016-09-01
Current Penalty 2543.0
Initial Penalty 3634.0
Final Order 2016-08-30
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts and flying chips: (a) Hammer Department: On or about March 3, 2016, adequate guarding was not provided for the point of operation and rotating parts of the lathe when an employee was performing hammer head tapping.
122516099 0112300 1994-10-27 444 CENTRAL STREET, CENTRAL FALLS, RI, 02863
Inspection Type Planned
Scope Complete
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 1994-11-01
Case Closed 1995-08-29

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100095 C01
Issuance Date 1994-11-16
Abatement Due Date 1995-08-15
Current Penalty 262.5
Initial Penalty 525.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 05
Citation ID 01001B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100095 D01
Issuance Date 1994-11-16
Abatement Due Date 1995-05-08
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01001C
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100095 I02 I
Issuance Date 1994-11-16
Abatement Due Date 1995-05-08
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01002A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100107 B03
Issuance Date 1994-11-16
Abatement Due Date 1994-11-21
Current Penalty 750.0
Initial Penalty 1500.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 10
Citation ID 01002B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100107 B05 I
Issuance Date 1994-11-16
Abatement Due Date 1994-11-21
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 10
Citation ID 01002C
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100107 B05 IV
Issuance Date 1994-11-16
Abatement Due Date 1995-01-15
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 10
Citation ID 01002D
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100107 B08
Issuance Date 1994-11-16
Abatement Due Date 1994-11-21
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 10
Citation ID 01002E
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100107 C02
Issuance Date 1994-11-16
Abatement Due Date 1994-12-21
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 10
Citation ID 01002F
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100107 E09
Issuance Date 1994-11-16
Abatement Due Date 1994-11-21
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 10
Citation ID 01003A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100108 C01
Issuance Date 1994-11-16
Abatement Due Date 1995-05-08
Current Penalty 262.5
Initial Penalty 525.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Gravity 05
Citation ID 01003B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100108 E02
Issuance Date 1994-11-16
Abatement Due Date 1995-05-08
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01004
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100212 A01
Issuance Date 1994-11-16
Abatement Due Date 1994-11-21
Current Penalty 150.0
Initial Penalty 300.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01005
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100215 A02
Issuance Date 1994-11-16
Abatement Due Date 1994-11-21
Current Penalty 150.0
Initial Penalty 300.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Gravity 02
Citation ID 01006
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100219 C02 I
Issuance Date 1994-11-16
Abatement Due Date 1994-11-21
Current Penalty 150.0
Initial Penalty 300.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Gravity 02
Citation ID 02001
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100134 B01
Issuance Date 1994-11-16
Abatement Due Date 1995-08-15
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 00
Citation ID 02002
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100134 B08
Issuance Date 1994-11-16
Abatement Due Date 1995-08-15
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 00
Citation ID 02003
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19101200 E01
Issuance Date 1994-11-16
Abatement Due Date 1995-05-08
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Gravity 00
Citation ID 02004
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19101200 F05 I
Issuance Date 1994-11-16
Abatement Due Date 1994-11-21
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Gravity 00

Paycheck Protection Program

Loan Number Loan Funded Date SBA Origination Office Code Loan Delivery Method Borrower Street Address
3338688606 2021-03-16 0165 PPS 35 HIGGINSON AVE, CENTRAL FALLS, RI, 02863
Loan Status Date 2021-10-16
Loan Status Paid in Full
Loan Maturity in Months 60
SBA Guaranty Percentage 100
Loan Approval Amount (at origination) 93305
Loan Approval Amount (current) 93305
Undisbursed Amount 0
Franchise Name -
Lender Location ID 9551
Servicing Lender Name Bank of America, National Association
Servicing Lender Address 100 N Tryon St, Ste 170, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28202-4024
Rural or Urban Indicator U
Hubzone Y
LMI Y
Business Age Description Existing or more than 2 years old
Project Address CENTRAL FALLS, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02863
Project Congressional District RI-01
Number of Employees 8
NAICS code 332721
Borrower Race White
Borrower Ethnicity Unknown/NotStated
Business Type Corporation
Originating Lender ID 9551
Originating Lender Name Bank of America, National Association
Originating Lender Address CHARLOTTE, NC
Gender Male Owned
Veteran Non-Veteran
Forgiveness Amount 93783.03
Forgiveness Paid Date 2021-09-23
6085327710 2020-05-01 0165 PPP 35 HIGGINSON AVE, Central Falls, RI, 02863
Loan Status Date 2021-03-17
Loan Status Paid in Full
Loan Maturity in Months 24
SBA Guaranty Percentage 100
Loan Approval Amount (at origination) 93305
Loan Approval Amount (current) 93305
Undisbursed Amount 0
Franchise Name -
Lender Location ID 9551
Servicing Lender Name Bank of America, National Association
Servicing Lender Address 100 N Tryon St, Ste 170, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28202-4024
Rural or Urban Indicator U
Hubzone Y
LMI Y
Business Age Description New Business or 2 years or less
Project Address Central Falls, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02863-0001
Project Congressional District RI-01
Number of Employees 39
NAICS code 332710
Borrower Race Unanswered
Borrower Ethnicity Unknown/NotStated
Business Type Corporation
Originating Lender ID 9551
Originating Lender Name Bank of America, National Association
Originating Lender Address CHARLOTTE, NC
Gender Unanswered
Veteran Unanswered
Forgiveness Amount 94007.98
Forgiveness Paid Date 2021-02-05

Date of last update: 05 Apr 2025

Sources: Rhode Island Department of State