This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1989. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Karnak Chemical Safety Record

Clark, NJ

D

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

Last inspected 11/17/1989

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Karnak Chemical in Clark, New Jersey has 42 workplace safety violations across 15 inspections, with 13 classified as serious and $2,810 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1989.

Karnak Chemical, located in Clark, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 1989. 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 42 violations on file, 13 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,810.

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.

42 Violations
15 Inspections
13 Serious
$2,810 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
29 ($195)
Serious?
13 ($2,615)
1910.1001 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (12 total) since 1977
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1977
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1977
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1977
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1982
OSHA initially proposed $3,685 in penalties for Karnak Chemical, later reduced to $2,810 — a 24% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1001 OSHA Standard
12 citations $490
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations $465
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
3 citations $545
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
2 citations $260
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/17/1989 Follow-Up? Clark, NJ 0 $0
08/19/1988 Referral? Clark, NJ 13 $490
07/26/1988 Monitoring? Clark, NJ 0 $0
06/22/1988 Planned? Clark, NJ 6 $1,605
02/15/1985 Follow-Up? Clark, NJ 0 $0
01/10/1985 Planned? Clark, NJ 0 $0
01/08/1985 Planned? Clark, NJ 7 $200
04/07/1982 Planned? Clark, NJ 4 $0
11/19/1981 Planned? Clark, NJ 0 $0
08/30/1979 Complaint? Clark, NJ 1 $0
04/20/1977 Planned? Clark, NJ 0 $0
04/11/1977 Follow-Up? Clark, NJ 0 $0
02/09/1977 Planned? Clark, NJ 11 $515
07/31/1975 Planned? Clark, NJ 0 $0
07/10/1975 Planned? Clark, NJ 0 $0

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