State Metal Industries Safety Record

Camden, NJ · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 02/09/2023

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, State Metal Industries in Camden, New Jersey has 121 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 99 classified as serious and $225,312 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1988 to 2023.

State Metal Industries in Camden, 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 State Metal 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.

99 of the 121 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $225,312 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. 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.

10.1 State Metal Industries violations/inspection
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4.1 Manufacturing avg
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24 Violations (5 yr)
3 Inspections (5 yr)
22 Serious (5 yr)
$101,525 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 121 violations, $225,312 in penalties across 12 inspections
121 Total Violations
12 Total Inspections
99 Total Serious
$225,312 Total Penalties
Serious?
22 ($101,525)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($0)
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (36 total) since 1998
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1989
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1988
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1988
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1988
Violations decreased 99% over the past 5 years (1 recent vs 120 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $379,488 in penalties for State Metal Industries, later reduced to $225,312 — a 41% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
36 citations $132,012
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
7 citations $5,440
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
6 citations $4,856
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
6 citations $8,656
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations $4,180

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

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/09/2023 Referral? Camden, NJ 1 $7,220
08/10/2021 Referral? Camden, NJ 16 $67,983
08/10/2021 Programmed Related? Camden, NJ 7 $26,322
01/22/2021 Referral? Camden, NJ 16 $60,000
01/22/2021 Referral? Camden, NJ 7 $20,000
07/23/2013 Planned? Camden, NJ 29 $32,340
12/20/2007 Referral? Camden, NJ 8 $3,937
04/24/1998 Planned? Camden, NJ 5 $1,575
06/30/1992 Planned? Camden, NJ 12 $2,435
03/01/1989 Follow-Up? Camden, NJ 1 $500
02/03/1989 Referral? Camden, NJ 2 $440
08/29/1988 Accident? Camden, NJ 17 $2,560

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