KEARNY SMELTING & REFINING COR
936 HARRISON AVE, KEARNY, NJ 07029
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Inspection records
Nov 14, 2019#344453444Nov 14, 2019Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#344453444$15,7316 viol.6 violations$15,731 in penalties
Inspection #344453444
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 14, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 14, 2019
- Final Order
- Mar 19, 2020
- Closed
- Apr 9, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $26,218
- Penalties on Record
- $15,731
- Site Address
- 936 Harrison Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
- Industry
- 331423
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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,398 | $3,731 | Apr 10, 2020 | - | Mar 19, 2020 |
| 01002A | 1910.25 OSHA citation code: 19100025 B03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $4,626 | $3,000 | Apr 10, 2020 | - | Mar 19, 2020 |
| 01002B | 1910.25 OSHA citation code: 19100025 C02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 2020 | - | Mar 19, 2020 |
| 01003 | 1910.28 OSHA citation code: 19100028 B06 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,398 | $3,000 | - | Mar 19, 2020 | |
| 01004 | 1910.132 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,398 | $3,000 | Apr 10, 2020 | - | Mar 19, 2020 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 11, 2019#343927240Apr 11, 2019Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#343927240$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #343927240
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 11, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 11, 2019
- Closed
- Sep 16, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 25
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 936 Harrison Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
- Industry
- 331423
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.
Jul 16, 2014#339853541Jul 16, 2014Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#339853541$2,8881 viol.1 violation$2,888 in penalties
Inspection #339853541
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 16, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 16, 2014
- Final Order
- Aug 18, 2014
- Closed
- Aug 26, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 27
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,850
- Penalties on Record
- $2,888
- Site Address
- 936 Harrison Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
- Industry
- 331423
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,850 | $2,888 | - | Aug 18, 2014 |
Jul 16, 2014#339853053Jul 16, 2014Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#339853053$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339853053
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 16, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 16, 2014
- Closed
- Jul 22, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 27
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 936 Harrison Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
- Industry
- 331423
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.
Apr 21, 2014#339738353Apr 21, 2014Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#339738353$20,0206 viol.6 violations$20,020 in penalties
Inspection #339738353
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 21, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 16, 2014
- Final Order
- Aug 21, 2014
- Closed
- Sep 17, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 27
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $20,020
- Penalties on Record
- $20,020
- Site Address
- 936 Harrison Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
- Industry
- 331423
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 (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.36 OSHA citation code: 19100036 D01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $3,080 | $3,080 | - | Aug 21, 2014 | |
| 01002A | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,390 | $5,390 | Aug 13, 2014 | - | Aug 21, 2014 |
| 01002B | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 13, 2014 | - | Aug 21, 2014 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,390 | $5,390 | Aug 13, 2014 | - | Aug 21, 2014 |
| 01004 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,390 | $5,390 | Aug 13, 2014 | - | Aug 21, 2014 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 10, 2013#339000929Apr 10, 2013Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#339000929$6,6009 viol.9 violations$6,600 in penalties
Inspection #339000929
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 10, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 12, 2013
- Final Order
- Oct 17, 2013
- Closed
- Nov 6, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 20
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,800
- Penalties on Record
- $6,600
- Site Address
- 936 Harrison Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
- Industry
- 331423
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 (5 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,400 | $1,800 | - | Oct 17, 2013 | |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | - | Oct 17, 2013 | |
| 01001C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G05 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | - | Oct 17, 2013 | |
| 01001D | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | - | Oct 17, 2013 | |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 2 | 4 | $2,800 | $2,100 | Oct 3, 2013 | - | Oct 17, 2013 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 6, 2003#306059270Feb 6, 2003Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#306059270$1,7003 viol.3 violations$1,700 in penalties
Inspection #306059270
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 6, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 11, 2003
- Closed
- Mar 13, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 20
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $3,400
- Penalties on Record
- $1,700
- Site Address
- 936 Harrison Ave., Kearny, NJ 07029
- Industry
- 331423
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | $700 | Mar 4, 2003 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 2003 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Repeat | 3 | 3 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Mar 4, 2003 | - | - |
Jun 12, 2000#303634901Jun 12, 2000Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#303634901$2251 viol.1 violation$225 in penalties
Inspection #303634901
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 12, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 12, 2000
- Closed
- Jul 5, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 24
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $225
- Site Address
- 936 Harrison Ave., Kearny, NJ 07029
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $225 | Jul 24, 2000 | - | - |
Jul 12, 1991#17851114Jul 12, 1991Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Health#17851114$2,8004 viol.4 violations$2,800 in penalties
Inspection #17851114
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 12, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 3, 1991
- Contested
- Dec 30, 1991
- Final Order
- May 26, 1992
- Closed
- Nov 13, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 40
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,700
- Penalties on Record
- $2,800
- Site Address
- 936 Harrison Ave., Kearny, NJ 07029
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,200 | $600 | Dec 10, 1991 | Dec 30, 1991 | May 26, 1992 |
| 01002 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 H01 | Serious | 2 | 48 | $3,000 | $1,450 | Dec 14, 1991 | Dec 30, 1991 | May 26, 1992 |
| 01003 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 H03 | Serious | 1 | 48 | $1,500 | $750 | Dec 9, 1991 | Dec 30, 1991 | May 26, 1992 |
| 02001 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E03 IIF | Other | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 1992 | Dec 30, 1991 | May 26, 1992 |
May 7, 1991#17852591May 7, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#17852591$1,1802 viol.2 violations$1,180 in penalties
Inspection #17852591
Dates
- Opened
- May 7, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- May 8, 1991
- Closed
- Jul 3, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 44
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,575
- Penalties on Record
- $1,180
- Site Address
- 936 Harrison Ave., Kearny, NJ 07029
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $900 | $675 | Jun 13, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $675 | $505 | Jun 6, 1991 | - | - |
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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.
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