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

Surpass Chemical Co Safety Record

Albany, NY · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 08/21/2009

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Surpass Chemical Co in Albany, New York has 42 workplace safety violations across 10 inspections, with 23 classified as serious and $22,010 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1977 to 2009.

Surpass Chemical Co, located in Albany, New York, 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 42 violations on file, 23 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $22,010.

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.

42 Violations
10 Inspections
23 Serious
$22,010 Penalties
Serious?
23 ($21,910)
Other-than-Serious?
19 ($100)
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (20 total) since 1997
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1977
OSHA initially proposed $24,260 in penalties for Surpass Chemical Co, later reduced to $22,010 — a 9% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
20 citations $18,975
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
3 citations
1910.0023 Ladders
3 citations $1,325
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
2 citations $100
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/21/2009 Complaint? Albany, NY 0 $0
05/14/2003 Accident? Albany, NY 4 $1,125
03/19/2003 Complaint? Albany, NY 3 $2,100
04/15/1997 Referral? Albany, NY 9 $9,800
04/15/1997 Referral? Albany, NY 8 $8,675
07/24/1980 Planned? Albany, NY 0 $0
06/28/1977 Follow-Up? Albany, NY 0 $0
06/16/1977 Follow-Up? Albany, NY 0 $0
05/18/1977 Planned? Albany, NY 13 $190
05/16/1977 Planned? Albany, NY 5 $120

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