Rigo Industries Safety Record

Paterson, NJ · Wholesale Trade

F

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

Last inspected 12/15/2023

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Rigo Industries in Paterson, New Jersey has 47 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 23 classified as serious and $21,816 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 2023.

Rigo Industries in Paterson, New Jersey has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the wholesale trade industry, this places Rigo Industries 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.

23 of the 47 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.

11.8 Rigo Industries violations/inspection
vs
3.6 Wholesale Trade avg
Above industry average
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6 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
6 Serious (5 yr)
$20,326 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 47 violations, $21,816 in penalties across 4 inspections
47 Total Violations
4 Total Inspections
23 Total Serious
$21,816 Total Penalties
Serious?
6 ($20,326)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (13 total) since 1987
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1990
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1987
Violations decreased 85% over the past 5 years (6 recent vs 41 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $37,986 in penalties for Rigo Industries, later reduced to $21,816 — a 43% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
13 citations $100
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
5 citations $300
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
4 citations $300
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations $200
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
2 citations $100

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Rigo Industries in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/15/2023 Planned? Paterson, NJ 6 $20,326
10/22/1993 Planned? Paterson, NJ 5 $0
08/17/1990 Referral? Paterson, NJ 22 $1,400
02/02/1987 Planned? Paterson, NJ 14 $90

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