This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2001. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Empire 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 08/22/2001

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Empire Industries in Paterson, New Jersey has 80 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 60 classified as serious and $31,340 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 2001.

Empire Industries, located in Paterson, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 2001. 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 80 violations on file, 60 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $31,340.

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.

80 Violations
8 Inspections
60 Serious
$31,340 Penalties
Serious?
60 ($31,340)
Other-than-Serious?
20 ($0)
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1992
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1992
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1992
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1987
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
OSHA initially proposed $71,610 in penalties for Empire Industries, later reduced to $31,340 — a 56% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1052 OSHA Standard
8 citations $11,550
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
8 citations $2,100
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
8 citations $3,625
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
6 citations $600
1926.0150 OSHA Standard
4 citations $500
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/22/2001 Follow-Up? Paterson, NJ 0 $0
08/22/2001 Follow-Up? Paterson, NJ 0 $0
08/09/2000 Referral? Paterson, NJ 30 $8,925
08/07/2000 Programmed Other? Paterson, NJ 25 $16,075
08/31/1992 Planned? Paterson, NJ 13 $3,500
09/02/1988 Follow-Up? Paterson, NJ 0 $0
04/13/1988 Referral? Paterson, NJ 8 $1,300
12/02/1987 Accident? Paterson, NJ 4 $1,540

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