This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2003. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

American Metals Recovery Safety Record

Paterson, NJ · Wholesale Trade

F

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

Last inspected 04/17/2003

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Metals Recovery in Paterson, New Jersey has 34 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 26 classified as serious and $14,750 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1999 to 2003.

American Metals Recovery, located in Paterson, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 2003. 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 34 violations on file, 26 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $14,750.

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.

34 Violations
4 Inspections
26 Serious
$14,750 Penalties
Serious?
26 ($11,750)
Other-than-Serious?
8 ($3,000)
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1999
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1999
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1999
1910.0120 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1999
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1999
OSHA initially proposed $30,150 in penalties for American Metals Recovery, later reduced to $14,750 — a 51% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
5 citations $1,538
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
5 citations $1,125
1910.0120 OSHA Standard
4 citations $2,500
1910.0023 Ladders
4 citations $2,038
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $1,500
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/17/2003 Referral? Paterson, NJ 7 $3,750
04/02/2003 Referral? Paterson, NJ 7 $5,000
03/26/1999 Referral? Paterson, NJ 9 $3,000
03/26/1999 Referral? Paterson, NJ 11 $3,000

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