This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1991. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Daicolor-Pope Chemical Safety Record

Paterson, NJ

F

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

Last inspected 06/20/1991

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Daicolor-Pope Chemical in Paterson, New Jersey has 117 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 76 classified as serious and $237,250 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1990 to 1991.

Daicolor-Pope Chemical, located in Paterson, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 1991. 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, 76 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $237,250.

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
4 Inspections
76 Serious
$237,250 Penalties
Serious?
76 ($50,250)
Willful?
26 ($187,000)
Other-than-Serious?
15 ($0)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1990
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 1990
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1990
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1990
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1990
OSHA initially proposed $247,100 in penalties for Daicolor-Pope Chemical, later reduced to $237,250 — a 4% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1007 OSHA Standard
11 citations $46,000
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
7 citations $13,900
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
6 citations $27,000
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
6 citations $4,400
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $11,300
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/20/1991 Monitoring? Paterson, NJ 2 $0
06/18/1991 Follow-Up? Paterson, NJ 0 $0
08/02/1990 Complaint? Paterson, NJ 42 $80,750
08/02/1990 Complaint? Paterson, NJ 73 $156,500

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