This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2013. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Topco Safety Record

Elizabeth, NJ · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 06/12/2013

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Topco in Elizabeth, New Jersey has 115 workplace safety violations across 19 inspections, with 61 classified as serious and $138,595 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2013.

Topco, located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 2013. 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 115 violations on file, 61 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $138,595.

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.

115 Violations
19 Inspections
61 Serious
$138,595 Penalties
Serious?
61 ($81,620)
Other-than-Serious?
53 ($1,975)
Willful?
1 ($55,000)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 6 inspections (9 total) since 1973
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (21 total) since 1973
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 5 inspections (10 total) since 1976
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1989
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1987
OSHA initially proposed $282,875 in penalties for Topco, later reduced to $138,595 — a 51% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
21 citations $78,385
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
10 citations $8,175
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
10 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
9 citations $16,040
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
8 citations $10,500
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/12/2013 Referral? Elizabeth, NJ 3 $5,900
05/29/2008 Complaint? Elizabeth, NJ 2 $600
05/27/2008 Complaint? Elizabeth, NJ 6 $2,000
06/24/1999 Follow-Up? Elizabeth, NJ 0 $0
11/08/1996 Referral? Elizabeth, NJ 2 $10,500
08/19/1996 Planned? Elizabeth, NJ 40 $115,500
03/21/1990 Follow-Up? Elizabeth, NJ 0 $0
12/07/1989 Complaint? Elizabeth, NJ 17 $1,960
12/07/1989 Complaint? Elizabeth, NJ 23 $1,295
01/28/1987 Planned? Elizabeth, NJ 2 $0
07/25/1985 Planned? Elizabeth, NJ 0 $0
10/25/1983 Planned? Elizabeth, NJ 0 $0
01/20/1982 Planned? Elizabeth, NJ 0 $0
08/20/1976 Follow-Up? Elizabeth, NJ 0 $0
05/14/1976 Complaint? Elizabeth, NJ 1 $0
05/07/1976 Complaint? Elizabeth, NJ 9 $500
03/05/1975 Complaint? Elizabeth, NJ 3 $160
04/11/1973 Follow-Up? Elizabeth, NJ 0 $0
02/14/1973 Complaint? Elizabeth, NJ 7 $180

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