This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1990. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Blazer Industries Safety Record

Paterson, NJ

F

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

Last inspected 04/04/1990

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Blazer Industries in Paterson, New Jersey has 77 workplace safety violations across 14 inspections, with 27 classified as serious and $4,375 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1976 to 1990.

Blazer Industries, located in Paterson, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 1990. 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 77 violations on file, 27 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,375.

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.

77 Violations
14 Inspections
27 Serious
$4,375 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
49 ($170)
Serious?
27 ($4,045)
Repeat?
1 ($160)
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 6 inspections (12 total) since 1976
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (10 total) since 1976
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (9 total) since 1976
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1980
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1976
OSHA initially proposed $7,515 in penalties for Blazer Industries, later reduced to $4,375 — a 42% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
12 citations $730
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
10 citations $1,080
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
9 citations $780
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
6 citations $530
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
5 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/04/1990 Planned? Paterson, NJ 0 $0
09/27/1988 Follow-Up? Paterson, NJ 0 $0
07/01/1988 Referral? Paterson, NJ 2 $0
03/28/1988 Planned? Paterson, NJ 36 $3,600
09/29/1982 Planned? Paterson, NJ 12 $140
12/30/1981 Planned? Paterson, NJ 0 $0
03/11/1980 Follow-Up? Paterson, NJ 0 $0
01/28/1980 Complaint? Paterson, NJ 10 $150
01/28/1980 Complaint? Paterson, NJ 0 $0
05/04/1979 Follow-Up? Paterson, NJ 0 $0
11/08/1978 Complaint? Paterson, NJ 1 $160
10/18/1977 Follow-Up? Paterson, NJ 0 $0
02/10/1977 Follow-Up? Paterson, NJ 0 $0
12/01/1976 Complaint? Paterson, NJ 16 $325

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