This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2006. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Cosan Chemical Safety Record

Carlstadt, NJ · Manufacturing

D

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

Last inspected 03/17/2006

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Cosan Chemical in Carlstadt, New Jersey has 38 workplace safety violations across 24 inspections, with 17 classified as serious and $5,395 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 2006.

Cosan Chemical, located in Carlstadt, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 2006. 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 38 violations on file, 17 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $5,395.

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.

38 Violations
24 Inspections
17 Serious
$5,395 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
21 ($790)
Serious?
17 ($4,605)
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1979
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1975
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1985
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1975
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1989
OSHA initially proposed $9,385 in penalties for Cosan Chemical, later reduced to $5,395 — a 43% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
8 citations $725
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
4 citations $350
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
2 citations $240
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
2 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
2 citations $650
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/17/2006 Planned? Carlstadt, NJ 0 $0
09/15/2003 Complaint? Carlstadt, NJ 0 $0
02/08/1994 Planned? Carlstadt, NJ 7 $2,900
05/18/1992 Planned? Carlstadt, NJ 0 $0
04/10/1991 Complaint? Carlstadt, NJ 3 $0
08/01/1989 Complaint? Carlstadt, NJ 4 $700
11/22/1988 Follow-Up? Carlstadt, NJ 0 $0
10/07/1988 Complaint? Carlstadt, NJ 0 $0
09/01/1988 Referral? Carlstadt, NJ 0 $0
08/31/1988 Referral? Carlstadt, NJ 3 $630
08/25/1987 Complaint? Carlstadt, NJ 3 $350
04/09/1987 Complaint? Carlstadt, NJ 0 $0
08/19/1986 Complaint? Carlstadt, NJ 0 $0
12/03/1985 Referral? Carlstadt, NJ 2 $0
11/27/1985 Referral? Carlstadt, NJ 0 $0
07/19/1984 Complaint? Carlstadt, NJ 0 $0
07/13/1982 Planned? Carlstadt, NJ 0 $0
04/09/1980 Follow-Up? Carlstadt, NJ 0 $0
02/01/1980 Follow-Up? Carlstadt, NJ 0 $0
09/11/1979 Planned? Carlstadt, NJ 6 $725
04/14/1976 Follow-Up? Carlstadt, NJ 0 $0
10/29/1975 Planned? Carlstadt, NJ 1 $0
08/20/1975 Follow-Up? Carlstadt, NJ 0 $0
06/04/1975 Planned? Carlstadt, NJ 9 $90

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