This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1996. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

William Zinsser & Co Safety Record

Somerset, NJ

F

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

Last inspected 10/17/1996

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, William Zinsser & Co in Somerset, New Jersey has 24 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 11 classified as serious and $9,420 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1976 to 1996.

William Zinsser & Co, located in Somerset, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 1996. 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 $9,420.

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
6 Inspections
11 Serious
$9,420 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
13 ($60)
Serious?
11 ($9,360)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1988
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1988
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1996
OSHA initially proposed $12,970 in penalties for William Zinsser & Co, later reduced to $9,420 — a 27% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
4 citations
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
4 citations $3,400
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
2 citations $60
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
2 citations
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
2 citations $2,900
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/17/1996 Referral? Somerset, NJ 1 $1,200
01/17/1996 Referral? Somerset, NJ 5 $5,100
02/23/1993 Planned? Somerset, NJ 6 $2,100
07/14/1988 Planned? Somerset, NJ 8 $960
04/21/1983 Planned? Somerset, NJ 1 $0
04/22/1976 Planned? Somerset, NJ 3 $60

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