THE OKONITE COMPANY
959 MARKET ST, Paterson, NJ 07509
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Inspection records
Dec 15, 2011#314681602Dec 15, 2011Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#314681602$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #314681602
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 15, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 15, 2011
- Closed
- May 31, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 75
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 959 Market St, Paterson, NJ 07513
- Industry
- 335929 Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H03 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 10, 2012 | - | - |
Sep 21, 2011#314679929Sep 21, 2011Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#314679929$1,8903 viol.3 violations$1,890 in penalties
Inspection #314679929
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 21, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 21, 2011
- Closed
- Jan 30, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 75
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,200
- Penalties on Record
- $1,890
- Site Address
- 959 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07513
- Industry
- 335929 Other Communication and Energy Wire 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 Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | $945 | Dec 5, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | $945 | Jan 16, 2012 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 16, 2012 | - | - |
Sep 12, 2011#314679598Sep 12, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#314679598$24,9488 viol.8 violations$24,948 in penalties
Inspection #314679598
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 12, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 21, 2011
- Closed
- Jan 30, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 250
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $55,440
- Penalties on Record
- $24,948
- Site Address
- 959 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07513
- Industry
- 331422
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 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,940 | $2,673 | Dec 8, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 F02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,940 | $2,673 | Dec 8, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L06 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,940 | $2,673 | Jan 19, 2012 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,940 | $2,673 | Dec 8, 2011 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Serious | 2 | 2 | $5,940 | $2,673 | Dec 8, 2011 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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.
May 20, 2008#311053201May 20, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#311053201$9,8636 viol.6 violations$9,863 in penalties
Inspection #311053201
Dates
- Opened
- May 20, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 12, 2008
- Closed
- Dec 11, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 70
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $32,225
- Penalties on Record
- $9,863
- Site Address
- 959 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07513
- Industry
- 335929 Other Communication and Energy Wire 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 (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 | 1 | $1,700 | $850 | Oct 9, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Other | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | $0 | Oct 9, 2008 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 2 | 1 | $1,700 | $850 | Oct 9, 2008 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,700 | $850 | Oct 9, 2008 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $12,500 | $1,063 | Nov 24, 2008 | - | - |
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.
Mar 12, 2002#305067449Mar 12, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#305067449$2,2506 viol.6 violations$2,250 in penalties
Inspection #305067449
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 12, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 12, 2002
- Closed
- Dec 2, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 46
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,500
- Penalties on Record
- $2,250
- Site Address
- 959 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07513
- 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 Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 32P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q06 IIIA | Serious | 2 | 2 | $2,250 | $1,125 | Sep 16, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C05 IIC | Serious | 15 | 15 | $2,250 | $1,125 | Sep 16, 2002 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.97 Nonionizing Radiation OSHA citation code: 19100097 A03 I | Other | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Sep 16, 2002 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 F13 | Other | 16 | 16 | $0 | $0 | Sep 16, 2002 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 H01 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 16, 2002 | - | - |
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.
Mar 12, 2002#305067431Mar 12, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#305067431$10,0008 viol.8 violations$10,000 in penalties
Inspection #305067431
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 12, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 24, 2002
- Closed
- Dec 2, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 46
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 8 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,600
- Penalties on Record
- $10,000
- Site Address
- 959 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07513
- 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 (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 4 | 10 | $2,250 | $1,125 | Aug 2, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 H01 | Serious | 1 | 11 | $2,250 | $1,125 | Aug 2, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 F02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | $1,125 | Aug 23, 2002 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 G02 | Serious | 3 | 1 | $2,250 | $1,125 | Sep 16, 2002 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Sep 16, 2002 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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.
Dec 8, 1993#109868349Dec 8, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#109868349$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #109868349
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 8, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 21, 1993
- Closed
- Feb 4, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 959 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07513
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Other | 1 | 50 | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 II | Other | 1 | 150 | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 1994 | - | - |
Aug 13, 1991#17628066Aug 13, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#17628066$3,6006 viol.6 violations$3,600 in penalties
Inspection #17628066
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 13, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 13, 1991
- Closed
- Nov 20, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,500
- Penalties on Record
- $3,600
- Site Address
- 959 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07513
- 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 (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.30 Training Requirements for Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100030 A04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,700 | $500 | Nov 6, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 E04 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,700 | $800 | Dec 6, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 A06 | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,700 | $0 | Dec 6, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L | Serious | 15 | 15 | $1,700 | $1,500 | Dec 6, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 23, 1991 | - | - |
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 3, 1989#106183288Apr 3, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#106183288$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #106183288
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 3, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 11, 1989
- Closed
- May 24, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 192
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 959 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07513
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 D | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | May 5, 1989 | - | - |
Oct 11, 1988#752600Oct 11, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#752600$6302 viol.2 violations$630 in penalties
Inspection #752600
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 11, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 21, 1988
- Closed
- Jan 6, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 189
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $630
- Penalties on Record
- $630
- Site Address
- 959 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07513
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.308 Electrical - Special Systems OSHA citation code: 19100308 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $630 | $630 | Dec 27, 1988 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.308 Electrical - Special Systems OSHA citation code: 19100308 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Dec 12, 1988 | - | - |
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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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Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.