Inspection #100490705
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a referral inspection of HERCULES INC at Howard Blvd., Kenvil, NJ 07847 on Jun 3, 1989. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Jan 21, 2005.
OSHA documented 48 violations (30 serious, 18 willful) with total penalties on record of $100,000. This inspection is linked to 1 referral in OSHA records.
This employer has 18 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
- Inspection Number
- 100490705
- Type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Complete
- Opened
- Jun 3, 1989
- Closed
- Jan 21, 2005
- Contested
- Dec 12, 1989
- Final Order
- Dec 23, 1991
- Total Violations
- 48
- Penalties on Record
- $100,000
- Initial Penalties
- $214,600
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
- Name
- HERCULES INC
- Address
- Howard Blvd., Kenvil, NJ 07847
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #300025590 | Jul 2, 1997 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #107657157 | Jun 28, 1994 | Referral (C) | 8 violations | $25,900 |
| #108662438 | Mar 9, 1993 | Referral (C) | 20 violations | $15,500 |
| #17851015 | Jul 11, 1991 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #100870955 | Sep 9, 1987 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | |
| #614032 | Sep 11, 1985 | Complaint (B) | 9 violations | $210 |
| #612218 | Apr 3, 1985 | Referral (C) | No violations | |
| #2044709 | Mar 20, 1985 | Referral (C) | No violations | |
| #119503 | Mar 19, 1984 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #11384724 | Jun 28, 1983 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #11418324 | Jun 28, 1983 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #11416385 | Jan 8, 1982 | Accident (A) | No violations | |
| #11407483 | Nov 24, 1980 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #11415577 | Nov 24, 1980 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #18752295 | Jul 25, 1979 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #11393089 | May 24, 1978 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #11211257 | Dec 19, 1973 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #11210598 | Oct 2, 1973 | Planned (H) | No violations |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
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.
Inspection closed Jan 21, 2005.
30 serious, 18 willful.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
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.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Nov 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01003 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01004 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Dec 5, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01005 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Dec 5, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01006 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Dec 5, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01008 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 II | Serious | $700 | $200 | Nov 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01009 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 F | Serious | $700 | $200 | Dec 5, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01011 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Serious | $1,000 | $400 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01012 | 1910.109 Explosives and Blasting Agents OSHA citation code: 19100109 C03 IV | Serious | $1,000 | $200 | Dec 5, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01013 | 1910.109 Explosives and Blasting Agents OSHA citation code: 19100109 C03 VI | Serious | $800 | $200 | Dec 5, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01014 | 1910.109 Explosives and Blasting Agents OSHA citation code: 19100109 C05 III | Serious | $1,000 | $200 | Nov 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01015 | 1910.109 Explosives and Blasting Agents OSHA citation code: 19100109 C05 VIII | Serious | $1,000 | $200 | Dec 5, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01021 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 L01 II | Serious | $600 | $400 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01027 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 F02 | Serious | $900 | $500 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01028 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 L03 III | Serious | $600 | $300 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01031 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 II | Serious | $900 | $200 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01032 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 IV | Serious | $500 | $200 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01033 | 1910.156 Fire Brigades OSHA citation code: 19100156 C03 | Serious | $1,000 | $200 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01039 | 1910.156 Fire Brigades OSHA citation code: 19100156 F01 IV | Serious | $800 | $200 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01040 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E03 | Serious | $600 | $200 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01041 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 F02 | Serious | $600 | $200 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01042 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | $800 | $200 | Nov 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01043 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | $800 | $200 | Dec 5, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01044 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | $800 | $200 | Dec 5, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01045 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Serious | $800 | $200 | Dec 5, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01047 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F04 II | Serious | $900 | $200 | Dec 5, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 01048 | 1926.100 Head Protection (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260100 A | Serious | $800 | $200 | Nov 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 02002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $10,000 | $600 | Dec 5, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 02003 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Willful | $10,000 | $6,000 | Dec 5, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 02004 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Willful | $10,000 | $6,000 | Nov 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 02005 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Willful | $10,000 | $6,000 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 02006 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $10,000 | $600 | Dec 5, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 02007 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Willful | $10,000 | $6,000 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 02008 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Willful | $10,000 | $6,800 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 02009 | 1904.4 Recording Criteria | Willful | $10,000 | $6,800 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 02010 | 1904.5 Determination of Work-Relatedness OSHA citation code: 19040005 C | Willful | $10,000 | $500 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 02011 | 1910.109 Explosives and Blasting Agents OSHA citation code: 19100109 B01 | Willful | $10,000 | $6,000 | Dec 5, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 02012 | 1910.109 Explosives and Blasting Agents OSHA citation code: 19100109 C01 I | Willful | $10,000 | $6,000 | Dec 5, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 02013 | 1910.109 Explosives and Blasting Agents OSHA citation code: 19100109 C01 III | Willful | $10,000 | $5,000 | Dec 5, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 02014 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Willful | $9,000 | $4,500 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 02015 | 1910.156 Fire Brigades OSHA citation code: 19100156 B01 | Willful | $10,000 | $5,000 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 02016 | 1910.156 Fire Brigades OSHA citation code: 19100156 C01 | Willful | $10,000 | $5,000 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 02017 | 1910.156 Fire Brigades OSHA citation code: 19100156 E01 I | Willful | $10,000 | $5,000 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 02018 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Willful | $8,000 | $4,000 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 02019 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Willful | $8,000 | $4,000 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 02020 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Willful | $8,000 | $4,000 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
| 02021 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F01 | Willful | $8,000 | $4,000 | Dec 21, 1989 | Dec 12, 1989 | Dec 23, 1991 |
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 7 citationsissued 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.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | #108662420 | Sep 8, 1993 | - | Sep 29, 1993 | Feb 27, 2004 |
| 01013 | #108662420 | Sep 8, 1993 | - | Sep 29, 1993 | Jan 21, 2005 |
| 01021 | #108662420 | Sep 8, 1993 | - | Sep 29, 1993 | Jan 21, 2005 |
| 02005 | #108662420 | Sep 8, 1993 | - | Sep 29, 1993 | Jan 21, 2005 |
| 02008 | #108662420 | Sep 8, 1993 | - | Sep 29, 1993 | Jan 21, 2005 |
| 02009 | #108662420 | Sep 8, 1993 | - | Sep 29, 1993 | Feb 21, 2005 |
| 02010 | #108662420 | Sep 8, 1993 | - | Sep 29, 1993 | Jan 21, 2005 |
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.
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