GENERAL PLASTICS CORP
55 LA FRANCE AVE, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
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Feb 11, 2015#340357672Feb 11, 2015Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#340357672$17,28016 viol.16 violations$17,280 in penalties
Inspection #340357672
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 11, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 11, 2015
- Final Order
- May 29, 2015
- Closed
- Jun 6, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 10
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 13 serious, 3 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $28,800
- Penalties on Record
- $17,280
- Site Address
- 55 La France Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
- Industry
- 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
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 (7 of 16 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $2,000 | $1,350 | Jun 19, 2015 | - | May 29, 2015 |
| 01002 | 1910.27 OSHA citation code: 19100027 C04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | $1,350 | Jun 19, 2015 | - | May 29, 2015 |
| 01003 | 1910.36 OSHA citation code: 19100036 D01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,000 | $1,350 | May 14, 2015 | - | May 29, 2015 |
| 01004 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | $1,350 | May 29, 2015 | - | May 29, 2015 |
| 01005 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,600 | $1,350 | Jun 19, 2015 | - | May 29, 2015 |
| 01006 | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Serious | 2 | 1 | $1,600 | $1,350 | May 14, 2015 | - | May 29, 2015 |
| 01007 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IV A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,600 | $1,350 | May 29, 2015 | - | May 29, 2015 |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 16 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 11, 2011#315174672Jan 11, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#315174672$4,0804 viol.4 violations$4,080 in penalties
Inspection #315174672
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 11, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 21, 2011
- Closed
- May 13, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 14
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,080
- Penalties on Record
- $4,080
- Site Address
- 55 La France Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
- Industry
- 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling4 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethyl Alcohol | 3 | 14.359353 - 48.17601 | ppm |
| Ethyl Benzene | 3 | 0 - 0.1459 | ppm |
| Hexone | 3 | 0 - 0.205 | ppm |
| Xylene | 3 | 0 - 0.1919 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,040 | $2,040 | May 5, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L04 III | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,040 | $2,040 | May 5, 2011 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 21, 2011 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 21, 2011 | - | - |
Jan 28, 1987#100629427Jan 28, 1987Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#100629427$24014 viol.14 violations$240 in penalties
Inspection #100629427
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 28, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- May 6, 1987
- Closed
- Sep 14, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 49
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 13 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $240
- Penalties on Record
- $240
- Site Address
- 55 Lafrance Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen Chloride | 10 | 0 - 0.69 | ppm |
| Hydrogen Fluoride (as F) | 6 | 0 | ppm |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 15 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (7 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.244 Other Portable Tools and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100244 B | Serious | 2 | 3 | $240 | $240 | Aug 3, 1987 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 A03 IE | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 14, 1987 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 A04 III | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 14, 1987 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 A04 I | Other | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 14, 1987 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 A05 V | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jul 31, 1987 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 A06 III | Other | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 14, 1987 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 E | Other | 2 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jul 31, 1987 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 2, 1983#11385952Sep 2, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#11385952$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #11385952
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 2, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- May 2, 1985
- Closed
- Aug 16, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 49
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 55 La France Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling10 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Ethoxyethyl Acetate | 30 | 0 - 1.5 | ppm |
| Diisobutyl Ketone | 2 | 0.042 - 0.21 | ppm |
| Dimethylphthalate | 11 | 0.12 - 3 | mg/m³ |
| Ethylenediamine | 1 | 0 | ppm |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | 33 | 0 - 10.4 | ppm |
| Methyl Chloroform | 3 | 1.5 - 12.8 | ppm |
| n-Butyl Alcohol | 30 | 0 | ppm |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Toluene | 42 | 0 - 6.9 | ppm |
| Zinc | 1 | 0.0037 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Other | 4 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Aug 6, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 I | Other | 4 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Aug 6, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Other | 4 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Aug 6, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Other | 4 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Jun 6, 1985 | - | - |
Jan 7, 1981#11153723Jan 7, 1981Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#11153723$2608 viol.8 violations$260 in penalties
Inspection #11153723
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 7, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 7, 1981
- Closed
- May 18, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 55
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $520
- Penalties on Record
- $260
- Site Address
- 55 Lafrance Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
- 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 (7 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | 1 | - | $200 | $100 | Feb 17, 1981 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | - | $160 | $80 | Jan 26, 1981 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 26, 1981 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 7 | - | $160 | $80 | Jan 26, 1981 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 26, 1981 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 20, 1981 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 20, 1981 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 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, 1980#11094604Mar 25, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#11094604$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #11094604
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 25, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 26, 1980
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 66
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 55 Lafrance Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
- 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.
Sep 11, 1975#11093804Sep 11, 1975Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#11093804$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #11093804
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 11, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 12, 1975
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 80
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 55 La France Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
- 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.
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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.
7 inspections, 1975 to 2015. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: metal coating, engraving (except jewelry and silverware), and allied services to manufacturers reported 4.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 13.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source