R Tape Safety Record

South Plainfield, NJ · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 11/19/2021

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, R Tape in South Plainfield, New Jersey has 33 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 21 classified as serious and $16,459 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1983 to 2021.

R Tape in South Plainfield, New Jersey has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places R Tape among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

21 of the 33 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. New Jersey workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

5.5 R Tape violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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2 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
1 Serious (5 yr)
$9,399 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 33 violations, $16,459 in penalties across 6 inspections
33 Total Violations
6 Total Inspections
21 Total Serious
$16,459 Total Penalties
Serious?
1 ($7,980)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($1,419)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1992
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1983
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1983
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1988
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1988
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 33 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $32,360 in penalties for R Tape, later reduced to $16,459 — a 49% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $400
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations $935
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
4 citations $1,550
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
4 citations
1910.0333 OSHA Standard
2 citations $900

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No workplace accident investigations on file for R Tape in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/19/2021 Referral? South Plainfield, NJ 2 $9,399
08/07/2012 Planned? South Plainfield, NJ 1 $500
11/09/1992 Complaint? South Plainfield, NJ 20 $5,600
06/10/1988 Referral? South Plainfield, NJ 8 $900
10/26/1983 Planned? South Plainfield, NJ 0 $0
10/06/1983 Planned? South Plainfield, NJ 2 $60

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