This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2006. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Joseph Damato Paperstock Safety Record

Paterson, NJ · Wholesale Trade

F

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

Last inspected 04/05/2006

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Joseph Damato Paperstock in Paterson, New Jersey has 33 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 25 classified as serious and $8,170 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 2006.

Joseph Damato Paperstock, located in Paterson, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 2006. 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 33 violations on file, 25 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $8,170.

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.

33 Violations
9 Inspections
25 Serious
$8,170 Penalties
Serious?
25 ($8,170)
Other-than-Serious?
8 ($0)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1993
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1975
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1993
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1993
OSHA initially proposed $11,500 in penalties for Joseph Damato Paperstock, later reduced to $8,170 — a 29% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
7 citations $1,965
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
6 citations $615
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
4 citations $300
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $930
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
2 citations $630
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/05/2006 Planned? Paterson, NJ 15 $3,570
11/24/2003 Referral? Paterson, NJ 1 $700
03/23/1998 Follow-Up? Paterson, NJ 0 $0
12/02/1997 Accident? Paterson, NJ 2 $1,500
06/09/1993 Follow-Up? Paterson, NJ 0 $0
03/10/1993 Programmed Other? Paterson, NJ 13 $2,400
10/24/1975 Planned? Paterson, NJ 0 $0
10/17/1975 Follow-Up? Paterson, NJ 0 $0
09/18/1975 Planned? Paterson, NJ 2 $0

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