BEST PROVISION CO INC
144 AVON AVENUE, Newark, NJ 07108
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Inspection records
Nov 18, 2021#345648679Nov 18, 2021Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#345648679$6,5261 viol.1 violation$6,526 in penalties
Inspection #345648679
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 18, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 18, 2021
- Final Order
- Apr 8, 2022
- Closed
- Jan 14, 2026
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,052
- Penalties on Record
- $6,526
- Site Address
- 144 Avon Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108
- Industry
- 311613 Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 | Serious | 1 | 125 | $13,052 | $6,526 | Apr 11, 2022 | - | Apr 8, 2022 |
Aug 17, 2017#342557436Aug 17, 2017Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#342557436$17,0005 viol.5 violations$17,000 in penalties
Inspection #342557436
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 17, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 17, 2017
- Final Order
- Feb 13, 2018
- Closed
- Feb 27, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 135
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $26,608
- Penalties on Record
- $17,000
- Site Address
- 144 Avon Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108
- Industry
- 311613 Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 2 | 60 | $6,652 | $8,500 | Feb 15, 2018 | - | Feb 13, 2018 |
| 01001B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Serious | 1 | 60 | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 2018 | - | Feb 13, 2018 |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03 | Serious | 2 | 19 | $16,630 | $8,500 | - | Feb 13, 2018 | |
| 03001 | 1904.29 Forms OSHA citation code: 19040029 B01 | Other | 2 | 100 | $1,663 | $0 | Feb 15, 2018 | - | Feb 13, 2018 |
| 03002 | 1904.29 Forms OSHA citation code: 19040029 B03 | Other | 3 | 100 | $1,663 | $0 | Feb 15, 2018 | - | Feb 13, 2018 |
Aug 8, 2016#341686822Aug 8, 2016Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#341686822$15,2115 viol.5 violations$15,211 in penalties
Inspection #341686822
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 8, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 27, 2017
- Final Order
- Feb 17, 2017
- Closed
- Jun 29, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 65
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $30,420
- Penalties on Record
- $15,211
- Site Address
- 144 Avon Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108
- Industry
- 311613 Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D01 | Serious | 3 | 10 | $5,070 | $2,535 | Feb 15, 2017 | - | Feb 17, 2017 |
| 01002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $5,070 | $2,535 | Feb 15, 2017 | - | Feb 17, 2017 |
| 01003 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 8 | 15 | $7,605 | $3,803 | Feb 15, 2017 | - | Feb 17, 2017 |
| 01004 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $7,605 | $3,803 | Feb 15, 2017 | - | Feb 17, 2017 |
| 01005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F06 II | Serious | 1 | 10 | $5,070 | $2,535 | Feb 15, 2017 | - | Feb 17, 2017 |
Jun 11, 2010#314557604Jun 11, 2010Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#314557604$3,0727 viol.7 violations$3,072 in penalties
Inspection #314557604
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 11, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 15, 2010
- Closed
- Jan 19, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 85
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,725
- Penalties on Record
- $3,072
- Site Address
- 144 Avon Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108
- Industry
- 311613 Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $875 | $569 | Dec 10, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 IIB | Serious | 1 | 2 | $700 | $455 | Jan 6, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 3 | $700 | $455 | Dec 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IIIA | Serious | 1 | 3 | $700 | $456 | Dec 23, 2010 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,250 | $812 | Jan 6, 2011 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 2011 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 12, 1984#691758Oct 12, 1984Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#691758$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #691758
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 12, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 12, 1984
- Closed
- Oct 12, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 105
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 114 Avon Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Dec 11, 1981#11101946Dec 11, 1981Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#11101946$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #11101946
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 11, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 11, 1981
- Closed
- Dec 31, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 144 Avon Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 11, 1981 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 11, 1981 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 IVC | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 11, 1981 | - | - |
Jul 3, 1978#11202496Jul 3, 1978Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#11202496$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #11202496
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 3, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 3, 1978
- Closed
- Sep 13, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 144 Avon Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 A03 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 9, 1978 | - | - |
Jan 29, 1974#11157047Jan 29, 1974Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#11157047$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #11157047
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 29, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 29, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 85
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 144 Avon Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 13, 1974 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 13, 1974 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 B | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 13, 1974 | - | - |
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
8 inspections, 1974 to 2021. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: rendering and meat byproduct processing reported 3.8 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.3%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source