This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1986. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Witco Chemical Safety Record

Perth Amboy, NJ

D

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

Last inspected 06/10/1986

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Witco Chemical in Perth Amboy, New Jersey has 37 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 7 classified as serious and $5,305 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1986.

Witco Chemical, located in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 1986. 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 37 violations on file, 7 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $5,305.

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.

37 Violations
12 Inspections
7 Serious
$5,305 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
28 ($125)
Serious?
7 ($3,180)
Willful?
2 ($2,000)
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1975
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1975
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1975
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1975
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $23,805 in penalties for Witco Chemical, later reduced to $5,305 — a 78% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
8 citations $35
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
6 citations $4,340
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
4 citations $600
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
3 citations
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
2 citations $90
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/10/1986 Follow-Up? Perth Amboy, NJ 0 $0
05/07/1986 Monitoring? Perth Amboy, NJ 0 $0
10/01/1985 Referral? Perth Amboy, NJ 10 $480
06/18/1982 Planned? Perth Amboy, NJ 3 $0
10/21/1977 Follow-Up? Perth Amboy, NJ 0 $0
09/10/1976 Accident? Perth Amboy, NJ 4 $3,500
10/09/1975 Follow-Up? Perth Amboy, NJ 0 $0
09/23/1975 Complaint? Perth Amboy, NJ 5 $125
08/25/1975 Follow-Up? Perth Amboy, NJ 0 $0
07/02/1975 Complaint? Perth Amboy, NJ 7 $1,200
03/12/1975 Follow-Up? Perth Amboy, NJ 0 $0
01/17/1975 Accident? Perth Amboy, NJ 8 $0

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