This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1998. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Alpha Metals Safety Record

Jersey City, NJ

F

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

Last inspected 10/26/1998

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Alpha Metals in Jersey City, New Jersey has 79 workplace safety violations across 13 inspections, with 30 classified as serious and $56,217 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1998.

Alpha Metals, located in Jersey City, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 1998. 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, 30 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $56,217.

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
13 Inspections
30 Serious
$56,217 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
46 ($1,000)
Serious?
30 ($32,967)
Willful?
3 ($22,250)
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (23 total) since 1984
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1975
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1992
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1976
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1984
OSHA initially proposed $147,770 in penalties for Alpha Metals, later reduced to $56,217 — a 62% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
23 citations $9,950
1910.1052 OSHA Standard
14 citations $30,750
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
7 citations $840
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
6 citations $5,650
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
5 citations $2,740
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/26/1998 Complaint? Jersey City, NJ 16 $35,250
12/21/1994 Complaint? Jersey City, NJ 13 $8,775
10/28/1992 Complaint? Jersey City, NJ 16 $10,500
11/09/1989 Referral? Jersey City, NJ 5 $432
02/15/1985 Planned? Jersey City, NJ 12 $180
03/21/1984 Planned? Jersey City, NJ 9 $240
01/11/1982 Planned? Jersey City, NJ 2 $0
11/07/1978 Follow-Up? Jersey City, NJ 0 $0
09/20/1977 Follow-Up? Jersey City, NJ 0 $0
11/01/1976 Planned? Jersey City, NJ 1 $0
11/01/1976 Planned? Jersey City, NJ 4 $840
04/15/1976 Follow-Up? Jersey City, NJ 0 $0
02/19/1975 Complaint? Jersey City, NJ 1 $0

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