This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1990. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Occidental Chemical Safety Record

Burlington, NJ

F

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

Last inspected 12/07/1990

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Occidental Chemical in Burlington, New Jersey has 39 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 7 classified as serious and $83,115 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1984 to 1990.

Occidental Chemical, located in Burlington, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 1990. 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 39 violations on file, 7 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $83,115.

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.

39 Violations
7 Inspections
7 Serious
$83,115 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
22 ($690)
Willful?
10 ($78,000)
Serious?
7 ($4,425)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1986
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1986
OSHA initially proposed $216,040 in penalties for Occidental Chemical, later reduced to $83,115 — a 62% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
11 citations $78,000
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $690
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $1,200
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
3 citations
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
2 citations $525
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/07/1990 Complaint? Burlington, NJ 1 $240
06/25/1990 Referral? Burlington, NJ 1 $1,000
05/07/1987 Follow-Up? Burlington, NJ 0 $0
03/09/1987 Follow-Up? Burlington, NJ 1 $0
03/03/1987 Complaint? Burlington, NJ 0 $0
08/26/1986 Accident? Burlington, NJ 36 $81,875
04/02/1984 Planned? Burlington, NJ 0 $0

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