This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2002. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

General Motors Safety Record

Linden, NJ

D

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

Last inspected 09/03/2002

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, General Motors in Linden, New Jersey has 136 workplace safety violations across 53 inspections, with 74 classified as serious and $35,975 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 2002.

General Motors, located in Linden, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 2002. 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 136 violations on file, 74 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $35,975.

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.

136 Violations
53 Inspections
74 Serious
$35,975 Penalties
Serious?
74 ($34,205)
Other-than-Serious?
62 ($1,770)
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1979
1910.0036 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1979
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1979
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1979
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1979
OSHA initially proposed $43,345 in penalties for General Motors, later reduced to $35,975 — a 17% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
25 citations $5,170
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
13 citations $4,880
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
12 citations $5,600
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
8 citations $1,120
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
6 citations $1,380
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/03/2002 Accident? Linden, NJ 0 $0
08/30/2000 Complaint? Linden, NJ 1 $1,500
05/14/1999 Complaint? Linden, NJ 0 $0
03/09/1999 Complaint? Linden, NJ 1 $0
03/13/1998 Complaint? Linden, NJ 0 $0
10/06/1997 Complaint? Linden, NJ 0 $0
07/28/1997 Complaint? Linden, NJ 0 $0
05/15/1997 Complaint? Linden, NJ 3 $1,000
04/10/1996 Complaint? Linden, NJ 0 $0
01/31/1996 Complaint? Linden, NJ 1 $0
01/31/1995 Complaint? Linden, NJ 0 $0
01/13/1995 Complaint? Linden, NJ 0 $0
10/19/1994 Complaint? Linden, NJ 9 $1,775
05/12/1994 Complaint? Linden, NJ 0 $0
05/10/1994 Complaint? Linden, NJ 1 $1,200
12/29/1993 Complaint? Linden, NJ 1 $750
02/03/1993 Monitoring? Linden, NJ 0 $0
07/24/1989 Monitoring? Linden, NJ 2 $0
05/04/1989 Complaint? Linden, NJ 1 $0
10/28/1988 Complaint? Linden, NJ 1 $0
06/08/1988 Complaint? Linden, NJ 0 $0
02/26/1987 Referral? Linden, NJ 1 $0
11/10/1986 Referral? Linden, NJ 1 $320
07/01/1986 Complaint? Linden, NJ 2 $0
04/28/1986 Planned? Linden, NJ 2 $300
01/30/1986 Complaint? Linden, NJ 0 $0
10/04/1985 Referral? Linden, NJ 0 $0
10/01/1985 Programmed Related? Linden, NJ 4 $150
02/15/1984 Complaint? Linden, NJ 0 $0
05/18/1982 Complaint? Linden, NJ 0 $0
04/08/1982 Complaint? Linden, NJ 0 $0
03/03/1981 Complaint? Linden, NJ 0 $0
01/21/1981 Complaint? Linden, NJ 2 $0
01/21/1981 Complaint? Linden, NJ 4 $0
12/04/1980 Complaint? Linden, NJ 1 $0
11/19/1980 Follow-Up? Linden, NJ 0 $0
10/29/1980 Complaint? Linden, NJ 1 $250
10/17/1980 Complaint? Linden, NJ 0 $0
05/13/1980 Complaint? Linden, NJ 2 $0
05/02/1980 Follow-Up? Linden, NJ 0 $0
04/07/1980 Complaint? Linden, NJ 0 $0
03/04/1980 Complaint? Linden, NJ 6 $350
02/06/1980 Follow-Up? Linden, NJ 0 $0
01/10/1980 Complaint? Linden, NJ 0 $0
11/26/1979 Complaint? Linden, NJ 6 $1,680
10/23/1979 Planned? Linden, NJ 80 $25,960
06/05/1979 Planned? Linden, NJ 0 $0
05/04/1979 Planned? Linden, NJ 0 $0
04/25/1979 Complaint? Linden, NJ 2 $740
12/05/1978 Complaint? Linden, NJ 0 $0
11/22/1978 Complaint? Linden, NJ 1 $0
06/01/1977 Complaint? Linden, NJ 0 $0
10/16/1975 Planned? Linden, NJ 0 $0

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