This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1991. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Kleer Kast Safety Record

Kearny, NJ

F

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

Last inspected 02/21/1991

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Kleer Kast in Kearny, New Jersey has 63 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 41 classified as serious and $18,755 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1980 to 1991.

Kleer Kast, located in Kearny, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 1991. 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 63 violations on file, 41 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $18,755.

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.

63 Violations
6 Inspections
41 Serious
$18,755 Penalties
Serious?
41 ($11,755)
Other-than-Serious?
19 ($0)
Willful?
3 ($7,000)
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1980
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1981
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1980
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1980
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1990
OSHA initially proposed $38,630 in penalties for Kleer Kast, later reduced to $18,755 — a 51% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
6 citations $3,320
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
6 citations $1,600
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations $900
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
5 citations $1,300
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
4 citations $900
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/21/1991 Follow-Up? Kearny, NJ 2 $0
02/21/1991 Follow-Up? Kearny, NJ 0 $0
04/03/1990 Referral? Kearny, NJ 38 $17,900
04/03/1984 Planned? Kearny, NJ 2 $0
01/14/1981 Planned? Kearny, NJ 4 $375
12/11/1980 Planned? Kearny, NJ 17 $480

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