This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2002. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

American Strip Steel Safety Record

Kearny, NJ

F

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

Last inspected 04/29/2002

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Strip Steel in Kearny, New Jersey has 60 workplace safety violations across 13 inspections, with 26 classified as serious and $12,442 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1978 to 2002.

American Strip Steel, located in Kearny, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 2002. 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 60 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 $12,442.

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.

60 Violations
13 Inspections
26 Serious
$12,442 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
34 ($0)
Serious?
26 ($12,442)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1979
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1981
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1981
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1978
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1978
OSHA initially proposed $23,180 in penalties for American Strip Steel, later reduced to $12,442 — a 46% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
7 citations $1,180
1910.0027 OSHA Standard
5 citations $2,500
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations
1910.1052 OSHA Standard
4 citations $625
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
4 citations $1,250
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/29/2002 Referral? Kearny, NJ 0 $0
06/30/2000 Referral? Kearny, NJ 0 $0
12/03/1997 Planned? Kearny, NJ 13 $4,750
12/03/1997 Planned? Kearny, NJ 23 $5,375
10/19/1994 Accident? Kearny, NJ 3 $1,838
05/12/1986 Follow-Up? Kearny, NJ 0 $0
12/03/1985 Planned? Kearny, NJ 3 $0
11/13/1981 Planned? Kearny, NJ 0 $0
11/10/1981 Planned? Kearny, NJ 14 $0
11/15/1979 Follow-Up? Kearny, NJ 0 $0
10/31/1979 Planned? Kearny, NJ 2 $180
02/10/1978 Follow-Up? Kearny, NJ 0 $0
01/17/1978 Planned? Kearny, NJ 2 $300

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