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CHOICE CABINETRY LLC
$70,142
penalties
38
viol.
6
insp.

CHOICE CABINETRY LLC

61 5TH ST., SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876NAICS 337110 Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing

Inspections
6
May 2011 to Mar 2014 · 2 safety, 4 health
Violations
38
across 6 inspections
Penalties on record
$70,142
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 27Willful 3Repeat 4Other 4

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Inspection records

Mar 25, 2014Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#339651507$6,9304 viol.

Inspection #339651507

Dates

Opened
Mar 25, 2014
Closing Conference Date
Apr 22, 2014
Final Order
Oct 16, 2014
Closed
Oct 16, 2017

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
46

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
4
Violation Types
3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$11,550
Penalties on Record
$6,930
Site Address
61 5th St, Somerville, NJ 08876
Industry
337110 Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing

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 (4 of 4 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 B04
Serious146$3,080$1,848-Oct 16, 2014
010021910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 B
Serious11$4,620$2,772-Oct 16, 2014
010031910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II
Serious13$3,080$1,848-Oct 16, 2014
020011904.40
Providing records to government representatives
OSHA citation code: 19040040 A
Other11$770$462-Oct 16, 2014
Mar 25, 2014Final Order RecordedPlanned (H) · Complete scope, Health#339650970$58,21211 viol.

Inspection #339650970

Dates

Opened
Mar 25, 2014
Closing Conference Date
May 30, 2014
Final Order
Oct 14, 2014
Closed
No close date in inspection feed

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
46

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
11
Violation Types
4 serious, 3 willful, 4 repeat
Initial Penalties
$97,020
Penalties on Record
$58,212
Site Address
61 5th St, Somerville, NJ 08876
Industry
337110 Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing

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.

OSHA's inspection feed still shows no close date for this record. However, the citation records tied to this inspection show final orders recorded through Oct 14, 2014.

Violations

Violation list (8 of 11 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.1052
Methylene Chloride
OSHA citation code: 19101052 D01 I
Serious11$5,390$3,234Oct 29, 2014-Oct 14, 2014
010021910.1052
Methylene Chloride
OSHA citation code: 19101052 J01 I
Serious11$5,390$3,234Oct 29, 2014-Oct 14, 2014
010031910.1052
Methylene Chloride
OSHA citation code: 19101052 H01
Serious11$5,390$3,234Oct 29, 2014-Oct 14, 2014
010041910.1052
Methylene Chloride
OSHA citation code: 19101052 I02
Serious11$5,390$3,234Oct 29, 2014-Oct 14, 2014
02001A1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01
Willful16$53,900$32,340-Oct 14, 2014
02001B1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01
Willful16$0$0-Oct 14, 2014
02001C1910.1052
Methylene Chloride
OSHA citation code: 19101052 L01
Willful11$0$0Oct 29, 2014-Oct 14, 2014
030011910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01
Repeat11$10,780$6,468-Oct 14, 2014

Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Mar 25, 2014Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Health#300121332$00 viol.

Inspection #300121332

Dates

Opened
Mar 25, 2014
Closing Conference Date
Mar 25, 2014
Closed
Dec 14, 2017

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
46

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
61 5th St., Somerville, NJ 08876
Industry
337110 Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing

Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.

Jun 15, 2011OpenReferral (C) · Partial scope, Health#339852303$00 viol.

Inspection #339852303

Dates

Opened
Jun 15, 2011
Closing Conference Date
Sep 22, 2011
Closed
Open

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
0 reported
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
61 5th St., Somerville, NJ 08876
Industry
337110 Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing

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.

OSHA's inspection record does not currently show a close date for this case. Citation-level records on this page may still show later contest, penalty, or failure-to-abate activity.
Jun 15, 2011Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#315638700$2,50012 viol.

Inspection #315638700

Dates

Opened
Jun 15, 2011
Closing Conference Date
Sep 22, 2011
Contested
Nov 22, 2011
Final Order
Feb 21, 2012
Closed
Dec 14, 2017

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
46
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
12
Violation Types
11 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$16,800
Penalties on Record
$2,500
Site Address
61 5th St., Somerville, NJ 08876
Industry
337110 Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing

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.

Chemical Exposure Sampling7 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Acetone74.890157 - 9.583984ppm
Ethyl Alcohol190 - 12.05705ppm
n-Butyl Acetate14.407ppm
n-Propyl Acetate190ppm
Stoddard Solvent60 - 69.215138mg/m³
Toluene10ppm
Xylene10.46ppm

Violations

Violation list (8 of 12 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01
Serious13$4,900$1,100Dec 12, 2011Nov 22, 2011Feb 21, 2012
010021910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I
Serious23$2,100$200Dec 12, 2011Nov 22, 2011Feb 21, 2012
01003A1910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01
Serious24$2,100$200Nov 21, 2011Nov 22, 2011Feb 21, 2012
01003B1910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02
Serious14$0$0Nov 21, 2011Nov 22, 2011Feb 21, 2012
01004A1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01
Serious121$2,800$400Dec 12, 2011Nov 22, 2011Feb 21, 2012
01004B1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01
Serious2121$0$0Dec 12, 2011Nov 22, 2011Feb 21, 2012
01004C1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 K01
Serious121$0$0Dec 12, 2011Nov 22, 2011Feb 21, 2012
010051910.242
Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General
OSHA citation code: 19100242 B
Serious311$2,100$200Nov 21, 2011Nov 22, 2011Feb 21, 2012

Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Failure to Abate Penalties1 citation, $27,720 in FTA penalties on record

OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 1 citation issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.

CitationFTA InspectionFTA IssuanceFTA PenaltyFTA ContestFTA Final Order
01002#300121332May 30, 2014$27,720--
May 4, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#313987182$2,50011 viol.

Inspection #313987182

Dates

Opened
May 4, 2011
Closing Conference Date
May 13, 2011
Contested
Aug 19, 2011
Closed
Dec 14, 2017

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
46

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
11
Violation Types
9 serious, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$17,255
Penalties on Record
$2,500
Site Address
61 5th St., Somerville, NJ 08876
Industry
337110 Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing

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 (8 of 11 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.36
Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100036 D01
Serious12$2,975$400Aug 18, 2011Aug 19, 2011-
010021910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVD
Serious13$2,975$400Aug 8, 2011Aug 19, 2011-
010031910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 L04 III
Serious22$1,785$300Aug 18, 2011Aug 19, 2011-
010041910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 C06
Serious15$2,975$400Aug 18, 2011Aug 19, 2011-
01005A1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02
Serious11$2,975$400Aug 8, 2011Aug 19, 2011-
01005B1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 E09
Serious11$0$0Aug 8, 2011Aug 19, 2011-
01005C1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02
Serious11$0$0Aug 8, 2011Aug 19, 2011-
010061910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 B
Serious12$1,785$300Aug 8, 2011Aug 19, 2011-

Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

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About these records

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This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.

OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.

OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.

Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.

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.

Standards cited

1910.134Respiratory Protection7 citations · $6,868
1910.1200Hazard Communication5 citations · $32,740
1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials5 citations · $1,000

Chemical exposure sampling

Samples
54
Substances
7
Inspections
1

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer6.3
Industry average3.9
Penalties per inspection
This employer$11,690
Industry average$1,963

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing, 12,798 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.

BLS 2024 survey: wood kitchen cabinet and countertop manufacturing reported 3.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 13.2%; NAICS 33711 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source

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