This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1986. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Art Metal - USA Safety Record

Newark, NJ

F

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

Last inspected 12/31/1986

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Art Metal - USA in Newark, New Jersey has 117 workplace safety violations across 17 inspections, with 31 classified as serious and $13,810 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1976 to 1986.

Art Metal - USA, located in Newark, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 1986. 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 117 violations on file, 31 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $13,810.

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.

117 Violations
17 Inspections
31 Serious
$13,810 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
81 ($140)
Serious?
31 ($10,570)
Repeat?
5 ($3,100)
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (9 total) since 1976
1910.0036 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1976
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1976
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (10 total) since 1976
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (10 total) since 1976
OSHA initially proposed $16,313 in penalties for Art Metal - USA, later reduced to $13,810 — a 15% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
10 citations $3,240
1910.0023 Ladders
10 citations $1,900
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
9 citations $270
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
8 citations $1,240
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
8 citations $700
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/31/1986 Planned? Newark, NJ 0 $0
09/10/1984 Planned? Newark, NJ 9 $160
02/02/1982 Planned? Newark, NJ 9 $0
01/13/1982 Planned? Newark, NJ 0 $0
09/21/1979 Follow-Up? Newark, NJ 0 $0
08/28/1979 Follow-Up? Newark, NJ 0 $0
03/28/1979 Follow-Up? Newark, NJ 1 $200
02/08/1979 Follow-Up? Newark, NJ 0 $0
01/02/1979 Planned? Newark, NJ 7 $150
11/13/1978 Planned? Newark, NJ 37 $6,250
04/21/1978 Accident? Newark, NJ 1 $0
09/23/1977 Planned? Newark, NJ 0 $0
02/17/1977 Follow-Up? Newark, NJ 0 $0
01/24/1977 Accident? Newark, NJ 1 $700
01/13/1977 Follow-Up? Newark, NJ 0 $0
12/21/1976 Follow-Up? Newark, NJ 0 $0
09/29/1976 Planned? Newark, NJ 52 $6,350

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