This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2009. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Richards Industries Systems Engineering (rise Safety Record

West Caldwell, NJ · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 12/11/2009

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Richards Industries Systems Engineering (rise in West Caldwell, New Jersey has 14 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 11 classified as serious and $2,880 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Richards Industries Systems Engineering (rise, located in West Caldwell, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 2009. 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 14 violations on file, 11 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,880.

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.

14 Violations
1 Inspections
11 Serious
$2,880 Penalties
Serious?
11 ($2,880)
Other-than-Serious?
3 ($0)
OSHA initially proposed $4,800 in penalties for Richards Industries Systems Engineering (rise, later reduced to $2,880 — a 40% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
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1910.1200 Hazard Communication
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1910.0335 OSHA Standard
1 citation $600
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/11/2009 Referral? West Caldwell, NJ 14 $2,880

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