This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1998. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Harris Structural Steel Safety Record

South Plainfield, NJ

F

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

Last inspected 04/09/1998

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Harris Structural Steel in South Plainfield, New Jersey has 53 workplace safety violations across 13 inspections, with 38 classified as serious and $12,765 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1979 to 1998.

Harris Structural Steel, located in South Plainfield, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 1998. 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 53 violations on file, 38 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $12,765.

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.

53 Violations
13 Inspections
38 Serious
$12,765 Penalties
Serious?
38 ($12,665)
Other-than-Serious?
15 ($100)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1981
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (9 total) since 1979
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1984
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1981
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1981
OSHA initially proposed $17,145 in penalties for Harris Structural Steel, later reduced to $12,765 — a 26% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
9 citations $360
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
7 citations $1,440
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
4 citations $615
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
4 citations $990
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
3 citations $460
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/09/1998 Planned? South Plainfield, NJ 3 $525
05/27/1992 Accident? South Plainfield, NJ 1 $3,000
01/15/1992 Referral? South Plainfield, NJ 6 $3,200
04/09/1991 Follow-Up? South Plainfield, NJ 0 $0
01/23/1991 Planned? South Plainfield, NJ 11 $2,950
03/06/1987 Planned? South Plainfield, NJ 3 $0
02/02/1984 Planned? South Plainfield, NJ 3 $630
12/21/1981 Planned? South Plainfield, NJ 7 $180
02/08/1980 Follow-Up? South Plainfield, NJ 0 $0
12/26/1979 Follow-Up? South Plainfield, NJ 0 $0
11/13/1979 Follow-Up? South Plainfield, NJ 0 $0
09/18/1979 Complaint? South Plainfield, NJ 15 $1,800
09/12/1979 Complaint? South Plainfield, NJ 4 $480

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