This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1997. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Potters Industries Safety Record

Carlstadt, NJ

F

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

Last inspected 04/25/1997

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Potters Industries in Carlstadt, New Jersey has 44 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 17 classified as serious and $7,780 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1997.

Potters Industries, located in Carlstadt, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 1997. 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 44 violations on file, 17 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $7,780.

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.

44 Violations
7 Inspections
17 Serious
$7,780 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
27 ($235)
Serious?
17 ($7,545)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1975
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1975
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $15,205 in penalties for Potters Industries, later reduced to $7,780 — a 49% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0120 OSHA Standard
9 citations $2,250
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $1,245
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
2 citations
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/25/1997 Referral? Carlstadt, NJ 20 $7,425
08/23/1984 Planned? Carlstadt, NJ 12 $120
10/04/1983 Planned? Carlstadt, NJ 0 $0
12/17/1975 Follow-Up? Carlstadt, NJ 0 $0
11/18/1975 Follow-Up? Carlstadt, NJ 0 $0
11/18/1975 Planned? Carlstadt, NJ 1 $175
09/25/1975 Complaint? Carlstadt, NJ 11 $60

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