BETTER METHODS INC.
1200 MADISON AVENUE, PATERSON, NJ 07509
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Inspection records
May 5, 2003#306552514May 5, 2003Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#306552514$4,2003 viol.3 violations$4,200 in penalties
Inspection #306552514
Dates
- Opened
- May 5, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 12, 2003
- Closed
- May 17, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,200
- Penalties on Record
- $4,200
- Site Address
- 1200 Madison Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07509
- Industry
- 322231
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 E04 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | $1,050 | Jul 21, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Aug 2, 2003 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Aug 2, 2003 | - | - |
Jan 23, 1997#301052221Jan 23, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#301052221$4,00010 viol.10 violations$4,000 in penalties
Inspection #301052221
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 23, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 23, 1997
- Closed
- Mar 27, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,550
- Penalties on Record
- $4,000
- Site Address
- 1200 Madison Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07509
- 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 (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,100 | $500 | Mar 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,100 | $500 | Mar 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,125 | $500 | Mar 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 B | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,100 | $500 | Feb 28, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 B03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $825 | $500 | Mar 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H04 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,100 | $500 | Mar 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,100 | $500 | Mar 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 01007B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 H01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,100 | $500 | Apr 11, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 1997 | - | - |
Mar 28, 1990#101149102Mar 28, 1990Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#101149102$1,9009 viol.9 violations$1,900 in penalties
Inspection #101149102
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 28, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 29, 1990
- Contested
- May 24, 1990
- Final Order
- Sep 16, 1990
- Closed
- Sep 20, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,440
- Penalties on Record
- $1,900
- Site Address
- 1200 Madison Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07509
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (9 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $400 | $250 | Aug 8, 1990 | May 24, 1990 | Sep 16, 1990 |
| 01002 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 E04 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $240 | $200 | Jun 8, 1990 | May 24, 1990 | Sep 16, 1990 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $400 | $200 | Jun 8, 1990 | May 24, 1990 | Sep 16, 1990 |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 I | Serious | 14 | 1 | $400 | $200 | Jun 8, 1990 | May 24, 1990 | Sep 16, 1990 |
| 01005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $480 | $300 | May 21, 1990 | May 24, 1990 | Sep 16, 1990 |
| 01006 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 5 | 5 | $560 | $300 | Aug 9, 1990 | May 24, 1990 | Sep 16, 1990 |
| 01007 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $400 | $150 | Jun 8, 1990 | May 24, 1990 | Sep 16, 1990 |
| 01008 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $560 | $300 | Jun 8, 1990 | May 24, 1990 | Sep 16, 1990 |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q05 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | May 25, 1990 | May 24, 1990 | Sep 16, 1990 |
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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.
3 inspections, 1990 to 2003. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
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