This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1981. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

New Jersey Zinc Safety Record

Palmerton, PA

F

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

Last inspected 07/14/1981

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, New Jersey Zinc in Palmerton, Pennsylvania has 281 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 164 classified as serious and $15,575 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1981.

New Jersey Zinc, located in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, was last inspected by OSHA in 1981. 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 281 violations on file, 164 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $15,575.

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.

281 Violations
12 Inspections
164 Serious
$15,575 Penalties
Serious?
164 ($15,330)
Other-than-Serious?
105 ($245)
Willful?
12 ($0)
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 6 inspections (28 total) since 1976
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (10 total) since 1975
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1975
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1977
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (11 total) since 1973
OSHA initially proposed $88,395 in penalties for New Jersey Zinc, later reduced to $15,575 — a 82% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
53 citations $270
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
37 citations $1,345
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
28 citations $5,715
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
28 citations $350
1910.1018 OSHA Standard
15 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/14/1981 Accident? Palmerton, PA 3 $500
01/27/1981 Complaint? Palmerton, PA 55 $2,210
01/27/1981 Planned? Palmerton, PA 68 $1,420
08/07/1980 Complaint? Palmerton, PA 83 $8,750
08/07/1980 Planned? Palmerton, PA 57 $600
06/28/1977 Follow-Up? Palmerton, PA 0 $0
05/05/1977 Accident? Palmerton, PA 3 $1,050
09/23/1976 Accident? Palmerton, PA 2 $800
04/22/1975 Complaint? Palmerton, PA 5 $90
04/20/1975 Planned? Palmerton, PA 0 $0
06/07/1974 Complaint? Palmerton, PA 0 $0
03/12/1973 Accident? Palmerton, PA 5 $155

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