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

American Modern Metals Safety Record

Kearny, NJ · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 06/13/2003

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Modern Metals in Kearny, New Jersey has 120 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 101 classified as serious and $55,200 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1986 to 2003.

American Modern Metals, located in Kearny, 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 120 violations on file, 101 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.

120 Violations
5 Inspections
101 Serious
$55,200 Penalties
Serious?
101 ($14,725)
Repeat?
11 ($12,100)
Willful?
7 ($28,375)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($0)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 2000
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (10 total) since 2000
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (9 total) since 2000
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 2000
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 2000
OSHA initially proposed $316,590 in penalties for American Modern Metals, later reduced to $55,200 — a 83% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
12 citations $8,275
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
10 citations $7,550
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
9 citations $4,275
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
8 citations $1,600
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
7 citations $600
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/13/2003 Follow-Up? Kearny, NJ 6 $11,250
06/13/2003 Follow-Up? Kearny, NJ 14 $7,600
01/13/2000 Complaint? Kearny, NJ 34 $18,000
01/13/2000 Complaint? Kearny, NJ 65 $18,000
05/27/1986 Accident? Kearny, NJ 1 $350

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