This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2008. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Galaxie Chemical Safety Record

Paterson, NJ · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 04/01/2008

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Galaxie Chemical in Paterson, New Jersey has 80 workplace safety violations across 14 inspections, with 55 classified as serious and $17,490 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 2008.

Galaxie Chemical, located in Paterson, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 2008. 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, 55 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $17,490.

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
14 Inspections
55 Serious
$17,490 Penalties
Serious?
55 ($13,020)
Other-than-Serious?
23 ($170)
Repeat?
2 ($4,300)
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 4 inspections (11 total) since 1998
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1975
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1998
1910.1003 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (14 total) since 1998
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (9 total) since 1986
OSHA initially proposed $38,320 in penalties for Galaxie Chemical, later reduced to $17,490 — a 54% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1003 OSHA Standard
14 citations $2,400
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
11 citations $4,050
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
9 citations $250
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
6 citations $1,135
1910.0120 OSHA Standard
4 citations $450
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/01/2008 Referral? Paterson, NJ 7 $2,520
09/18/2002 Follow-Up? Paterson, NJ 0 $0
09/18/2002 Follow-Up? Paterson, NJ 1 $2,800
05/24/2001 Referral? Paterson, NJ 9 $2,500
05/24/2001 Referral? Paterson, NJ 12 $3,250
11/17/1998 Monitoring? Paterson, NJ 0 $0
06/08/1998 Referral? Paterson, NJ 11 $3,750
06/08/1998 Referral? Paterson, NJ 29 $2,500
04/04/1986 Complaint? Paterson, NJ 7 $0
01/05/1982 Planned? Paterson, NJ 0 $0
09/09/1980 Planned? Paterson, NJ 2 $0
02/04/1976 Complaint? Paterson, NJ 0 $0
05/19/1975 Follow-Up? Paterson, NJ 0 $0
04/16/1975 Planned? Paterson, NJ 2 $170

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