This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1980. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Phelps Dodge Copper Products C Safety Record

Elizabeth, NJ

F

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

Last inspected 08/21/1980

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Phelps Dodge Copper Products C in Elizabeth, New Jersey has 47 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $1,565 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1976 to 1980.

Phelps Dodge Copper Products C, located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 1980. 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 47 violations on file, 9 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,565.

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.

47 Violations
9 Inspections
9 Serious
$1,565 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
35 ($145)
Serious?
9 ($650)
Repeat?
3 ($770)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1976
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1976
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1976
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1976
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1976
OSHA initially proposed $5,845 in penalties for Phelps Dodge Copper Products C, later reduced to $1,565 — a 73% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
6 citations $85
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
5 citations $45
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
5 citations
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
4 citations $50
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/21/1980 Follow-Up? Elizabeth, NJ 0 $0
05/08/1980 Planned? Elizabeth, NJ 4 $720
03/31/1980 Complaint? Elizabeth, NJ 20 $350
08/22/1977 Follow-Up? Elizabeth, NJ 0 $0
02/03/1977 Follow-Up? Elizabeth, NJ 0 $0
01/11/1977 Accident? Elizabeth, NJ 2 $350
12/08/1976 Planned? Elizabeth, NJ 14 $70
02/06/1976 Follow-Up? Elizabeth, NJ 0 $0
01/05/1976 Complaint? Elizabeth, NJ 7 $75

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