This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2016. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

J.C. Fibers Safety Record

Rochester, NY · Wholesale Trade

F

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

Last inspected 02/29/2016

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, J.C. Fibers in Rochester, New York has 50 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 28 classified as serious and $61,620 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2004 to 2016.

J.C. Fibers, located in Rochester, New York, was last inspected by OSHA in 2016. 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 50 violations on file, 28 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $61,620.

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.

50 Violations
8 Inspections
28 Serious
$61,620 Penalties
Serious?
28 ($24,300)
Other-than-Serious?
15 ($720)
Repeat?
6 ($15,200)
Willful?
1 ($21,400)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 5 inspections (11 total) since 2005
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2005
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2005
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2004
1904.0032 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2008
OSHA initially proposed $100,200 in penalties for J.C. Fibers, later reduced to $61,620 — a 39% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
11 citations $40,780
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
4 citations $1,220
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
4 citations $2,640
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
3 citations $2,400
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/29/2016 Planned? Rochester, NY 9 $8,640
02/27/2009 Follow-Up? Rochester, NY 1 $300
02/13/2008 Complaint? Rochester, NY 14 $30,000
06/28/2007 Referral? Rochester, NY 0 $0
04/17/2007 Referral? Rochester, NY 6 $15,240
12/14/2005 Follow-Up? Rochester, NY 0 $0
10/07/2005 Referral? Rochester, NY 16 $6,440
04/13/2004 Complaint? Rochester, NY 4 $1,000

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