This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2012. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Esmoke Safety Record

Lakewood, NJ · Retail Trade

F

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

Last inspected 09/24/2012

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Esmoke in Lakewood, New Jersey has 21 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 17 classified as serious and $97,500 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Esmoke, located in Lakewood, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 2012. 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 21 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 $97,500.

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.

21 Violations
2 Inspections
17 Serious
$97,500 Penalties
Serious?
17 ($37,500)
Willful?
2 ($60,000)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($0)
OSHA initially proposed $184,500 in penalties for Esmoke, later reduced to $97,500 — a 47% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
6 citations $16,000
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
3 citations $7,500
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
2 citations $3,000
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
2 citations $4,000
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,500
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/24/2012 Complaint? Lakewood, NJ 7 $13,500
09/24/2012 Complaint? Lakewood, NJ 14 $84,000

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