This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1996. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

New Jersey Steel Safety Record

Sayreville, NJ

D

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

Last inspected 08/28/1996

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, New Jersey Steel in Sayreville, New Jersey has 41 workplace safety violations across 18 inspections, with 21 classified as serious and $12,092 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1984 to 1996.

New Jersey Steel, located in Sayreville, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 1996. 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 41 violations on file, 21 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $12,092.

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.

41 Violations
18 Inspections
21 Serious
$12,092 Penalties
Serious?
21 ($12,092)
Other-than-Serious?
20 ($0)
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (27 total) since 1987
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1989
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1984
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1984
OSHA initially proposed $16,665 in penalties for New Jersey Steel, later reduced to $12,092 — a 27% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
27 citations $7,630
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
4 citations $240
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
3 citations $2,500
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
2 citations $120
1910.0023 Ladders
2 citations $420
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/28/1996 Complaint? Sayreville, NJ 0 $0
08/09/1996 Referral? Sayreville, NJ 0 $0
11/09/1995 Accident? Sayreville, NJ 0 $0
10/05/1995 Referral? Sayreville, NJ 0 $0
05/05/1995 Referral? Sayreville, NJ 1 $1,062
07/26/1993 Follow-Up? Sayreville, NJ 0 $0
04/26/1993 Referral? Sayreville, NJ 1 $0
12/01/1992 Referral? Sayreville, NJ 1 $2,500
02/15/1991 Follow-Up? Sayreville, NJ 4 $5,100
09/08/1989 Complaint? Sayreville, NJ 18 $2,230
04/26/1988 Monitoring? Sayreville, NJ 0 $0
09/30/1987 Referral? Sayreville, NJ 7 $300
04/28/1987 Follow-Up? Sayreville, NJ 0 $0
04/01/1987 Complaint? Sayreville, NJ 1 $180
04/01/1987 Complaint? Sayreville, NJ 0 $0
03/12/1987 Planned? Sayreville, NJ 5 $240
03/30/1984 Follow-Up? Sayreville, NJ 0 $0
02/09/1984 Planned? Sayreville, NJ 3 $480

Improve Your Safety Grade

Links may be affiliate-supported. This does not affect our safety ratings or recommendations.