This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1982. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Berncolors Poughkeepsie Safety Record

Poughkeepsie, NY

F

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

Last inspected 01/14/1982

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Berncolors Poughkeepsie in Poughkeepsie, New York has 40 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 1 classified as serious and $605 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1982.

Berncolors Poughkeepsie, located in Poughkeepsie, New York, was last inspected by OSHA in 1982. 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 40 violations on file, 1 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $605.

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.

40 Violations
7 Inspections
1 Serious
$605 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
39 ($505)
Serious?
1 ($100)
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1976
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $870 in penalties for Berncolors Poughkeepsie, later reduced to $605 — a 30% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
8 citations $275
1910.0023 Ladders
8 citations $75
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
6 citations $95
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
4 citations $30
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $30
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/14/1982 Accident? Poughkeepsie, NY 1 $100
04/17/1980 Planned? Poughkeepsie, NY 2 $0
12/13/1976 Follow-Up? Poughkeepsie, NY 0 $0
08/31/1976 Follow-Up? Poughkeepsie, NY 0 $0
05/24/1976 Follow-Up? Poughkeepsie, NY 0 $0
02/09/1976 Planned? Poughkeepsie, NY 24 $230
10/29/1975 Planned? Poughkeepsie, NY 13 $275

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