This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1982. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Union Carbide Safety Record

Somerset, NJ

F

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

Last inspected 03/25/1982

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Union Carbide in Somerset, New Jersey has 24 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 11 classified as serious and $4,670 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1980 to 1982.

Union Carbide, located in Somerset, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 1982. 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 24 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 $4,670.

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.

24 Violations
4 Inspections
11 Serious
$4,670 Penalties
Serious?
11 ($4,670)
Other-than-Serious?
9 ($0)
Willful?
4 ($0)
1910.1017 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (11 total) since 1980
OSHA initially proposed $33,570 in penalties for Union Carbide, later reduced to $4,670 — a 86% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1017 OSHA Standard
11 citations $2,500
1910.1045 OSHA Standard
7 citations $1,000
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
3 citations $720
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
1 citation
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
1 citation $270
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/25/1982 Planned? Somerset, NJ 0 $0
09/16/1980 Complaint? Somerset, NJ 1 $0
06/11/1980 Planned? Somerset, NJ 6 $1,170
04/08/1980 Complaint? Somerset, NJ 17 $3,500

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