This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2000. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Esquire Novelty Safety Record

Amsterdam, NY

F

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

Last inspected 03/07/2000

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Esquire Novelty in Amsterdam, New York has 68 workplace safety violations across 11 inspections, with 33 classified as serious and $16,018 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 2000.

Esquire Novelty, located in Amsterdam, New York, was last inspected by OSHA in 2000. 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 68 violations on file, 33 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $16,018.

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.

68 Violations
11 Inspections
33 Serious
$16,018 Penalties
Serious?
33 ($15,142)
Other-than-Serious?
33 ($175)
Repeat?
2 ($700)
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1975
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1975
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1975
1910.0133 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1975
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1999
OSHA initially proposed $28,918 in penalties for Esquire Novelty, later reduced to $16,018 — a 45% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
8 citations $780
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $4,990
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
5 citations $1,200
1910.1030 OSHA Standard
4 citations $1,575
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
4 citations $900
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/07/2000 Planned? Amsterdam, NY 5 $1,000
05/19/1999 Referral? Amsterdam, NY 6 $1,312
04/21/1999 Referral? Amsterdam, NY 25 $11,700
04/21/1989 Complaint? Amsterdam, NY 0 $0
12/12/1988 Complaint? Amsterdam, NY 3 $400
08/20/1985 Planned? Amsterdam, NY 3 $60
03/26/1980 Complaint? Amsterdam, NY 5 $480
10/02/1978 Follow-Up? Amsterdam, NY 0 $0
08/31/1978 Planned? Amsterdam, NY 6 $240
05/28/1975 Follow-Up? Amsterdam, NY 0 $0
03/12/1975 Planned? Amsterdam, NY 15 $825

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