SEARS ROEBUCK & COMPANY, INC.
1640 ROUTE 22, WATCHUNG, NJ 07060
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Inspection records
Jun 6, 1996#113893333Jun 6, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#113893333$1,1258 viol.8 violations$1,125 in penalties
Inspection #113893333
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 6, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 6, 1996
- Closed
- Aug 30, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,125
- Penalties on Record
- $1,125
- Site Address
- 1640 Route 22, Watchung, NJ 07060
- 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 (8 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 4 | 2 | $1,125 | $1,125 | Jun 27, 1996 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 4 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 27, 1996 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jun 27, 1996 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Other | 2 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jun 25, 1996 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L | Other | 15 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Jul 22, 1996 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Other | 2 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Jun 27, 1996 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 I02 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 27, 1996 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Jun 27, 1996 | - | - |
Nov 4, 1992#108903006Nov 4, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#108903006$4,5004 viol.4 violations$4,500 in penalties
Inspection #108903006
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 4, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 20, 1992
- Closed
- Jan 5, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 440
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,500
- Penalties on Record
- $4,500
- Site Address
- 1640 Route 22, Watchung, NJ 07060
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Dec 9, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B04 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,875 | $1,875 | Dec 9, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $1,125 | Dec 9, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 1992 | - | - |
Oct 11, 1991#114039399Oct 11, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#114039399$15,30010 viol.10 violations$15,300 in penalties
Inspection #114039399
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 11, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 12, 1991
- Closed
- Feb 24, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $25,500
- Penalties on Record
- $15,300
- Site Address
- 1640 Route 22, Watchung, NJ 07060
- 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 (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 14 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Feb 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B04 | Serious | 2 | 20 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Jan 16, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 14 | $1,500 | $900 | Jan 16, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 A | Serious | 1 | 10 | $3,500 | $2,100 | Jan 16, 1992 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 14 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Feb 13, 1992 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Serious | 1 | 14 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Feb 13, 1992 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 III | Serious | 1 | 14 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Feb 13, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A02 | Other | 1 | 200 | $1,000 | $600 | Jan 21, 1992 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1904.4 Recording Criteria | Other | 1 | 20 | $1,000 | $600 | Jan 21, 1992 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1904.5 Determination of Work-Relatedness OSHA citation code: 19040005 C | Other | 1 | 200 | $1,000 | $600 | Jan 21, 1992 | - | - |
Apr 4, 1985#1054451Apr 4, 1985Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#1054451$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1054451
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 4, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- May 21, 1985
- Closed
- May 21, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 799
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1640 Route 22, Watchung, NJ 07060
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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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.
4 inspections, 1985 to 1996. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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