This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1997. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Dye-Tex Safety Record

Passaic, NJ

F

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

Last inspected 12/22/1997

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Dye-Tex in Passaic, New Jersey has 50 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 23 classified as serious and $6,470 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1982 to 1997.

Dye-Tex, located in Passaic, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 1997. 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 50 violations on file, 23 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $6,470.

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.

50 Violations
4 Inspections
23 Serious
$6,470 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
27 ($60)
Serious?
23 ($6,410)
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1982
1910.0262 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1982
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 1982
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 1986
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1986
OSHA initially proposed $10,040 in penalties for Dye-Tex, later reduced to $6,470 — a 36% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
7 citations $1,050
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
7 citations $490
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $740
1910.0023 Ladders
4 citations $640
1910.0262 OSHA Standard
3 citations $1,400
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/22/1997 Monitoring? Passaic, NJ 0 $0
09/23/1997 Referral? Passaic, NJ 14 $5,350
12/15/1986 Planned? Passaic, NJ 18 $700
04/15/1982 Planned? Passaic, NJ 18 $420

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