This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2011. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

McWane, INC Safety Record

Phillipsburg, NJ · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 06/29/2011

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, McWane, INC in Phillipsburg, New Jersey has 182 workplace safety violations across 54 inspections, with 123 classified as serious and $342,505 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1985 to 2011.

McWane, INC, located in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 2011. 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 182 violations on file, 123 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $342,505.

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.

182 Violations
54 Inspections
123 Serious
$342,505 Penalties
Serious?
123 ($137,705)
Other-than-Serious?
30 ($900)
Repeat?
17 ($148,200)
Willful?
6 ($4,700)
Unclassified?
6 ($51,000)
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 8 inspections (11 total) since 1986
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 5 inspections (11 total) since 1990
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 5 inspections (9 total) since 1986
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1986
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1986
OSHA initially proposed $515,705 in penalties for McWane, INC, later reduced to $342,505 — a 34% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
11 citations $87,140
1910.0023 Ladders
11 citations $40,650
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
9 citations $47,600
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
9 citations $3,250
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
8 citations $21,500
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/29/2011 Planned? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
03/26/2010 Referral? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
08/12/2009 Unprogrammed Related? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
08/06/2008 Referral? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
08/24/2007 Referral? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
02/23/2007 Referral? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
09/15/2006 Complaint? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
09/15/2006 Referral? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
04/04/2006 Complaint? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
12/07/2005 Referral? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
10/17/2005 Referral? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
10/17/2005 Referral? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
06/21/2005 Planned? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
04/04/2005 Unprogrammed Related? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
04/04/2005 Referral? Phillipsburg, NJ 1 $3,500
01/20/2005 Accident? Phillipsburg, NJ 1 $7,000
01/14/2005 Referral? Phillipsburg, NJ 2 $15,750
10/05/2004 Complaint? Phillipsburg, NJ 1 $2,500
10/05/2004 Complaint? Phillipsburg, NJ 3 $11,000
02/02/2004 Follow-Up? Phillipsburg, NJ 12 $28,200
02/02/2004 Follow-Up? Phillipsburg, NJ 2 $2,450
01/30/2003 Planned? Phillipsburg, NJ 9 $24,000
12/18/2002 Complaint? Phillipsburg, NJ 10 $106,000
08/09/2002 Complaint? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
12/21/2000 Referral? Phillipsburg, NJ 2 $2,500
07/25/2000 Complaint? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
05/09/2000 Referral? Phillipsburg, NJ 6 $38,250
03/24/2000 Accident? Phillipsburg, NJ 7 $28,000
08/06/1999 Complaint? Phillipsburg, NJ 2 $2,000
07/09/1999 Complaint? Phillipsburg, NJ 1 $3,750
01/13/1999 Accident? Phillipsburg, NJ 1 $4,000
01/07/1999 Referral? Phillipsburg, NJ 2 $7,500
01/12/1998 Complaint? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
06/04/1997 Referral? Phillipsburg, NJ 1 $0
01/30/1996 Follow-Up? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
01/26/1996 Referral? Phillipsburg, NJ 16 $12,300
03/01/1995 Complaint? Phillipsburg, NJ 10 $15,900
02/23/1995 Complaint? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
05/12/1993 Follow-Up? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
12/21/1992 Follow-Up? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
01/06/1992 Complaint? Phillipsburg, NJ 25 $15,925
11/05/1990 Referral? Phillipsburg, NJ 3 $1,890
02/09/1990 Follow-Up? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
05/18/1989 Follow-Up? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
01/19/1989 Referral? Phillipsburg, NJ 1 $0
08/30/1988 Follow-Up? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
08/04/1988 Follow-Up? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
06/05/1987 Complaint? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
10/23/1986 Referral? Phillipsburg, NJ 20 $3,900
10/16/1986 Referral? Phillipsburg, NJ 41 $5,550
02/24/1986 Follow-Up? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
08/28/1985 Follow-Up? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
04/17/1985 Complaint? Phillipsburg, NJ 0 $0
03/14/1985 Complaint? Phillipsburg, NJ 3 $640

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