CPS CHEMICAL COMPANY INC.
OLD WATERWORKS RD., OLD BRIDGE, NJ 08857
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Inspection records
Sep 6, 1996#114143720Sep 6, 1996Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#114143720$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #114143720
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 6, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 23, 1996
- Closed
- Oct 23, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Old Waterworks Rd., Old Bridge, NJ 08857
- 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.
May 5, 1993#107206427May 5, 1993Monitoring (D) · Partial scope, Safety#107206427$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107206427
Dates
- Opened
- May 5, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- May 6, 1993
- Closed
- May 18, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 91
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Old Waterworks Rd., Old Bridge, NJ 08857
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Monitoring Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a monitoring inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Sep 27, 1991#114041452Sep 27, 1991FatalityReferral (C) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#114041452$66,00025 viol.25 violations$66,000 in penalties
Inspection #114041452
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 27, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 9, 1992
- Contested
- Mar 27, 1992
- Final Order
- Jan 15, 1993
- Closed
- Oct 27, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 referral, 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 25
- Violation Types
- 20 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $128,000
- Penalties on Record
- $66,000
- Site Address
- Old Waterworks Rd., Old Bridge, NJ 08857
- 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.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
One employee killed, one burned in methanol explosion
Violations
Violation list (5 of 25 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 40 | $7,000 | $6,400 | May 30, 1993 | Mar 27, 1992 | Jan 15, 1993 |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 10 | 26 | $2,500 | $1,300 | Mar 16, 1992 | Mar 27, 1992 | Jan 15, 1993 |
| 01004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III | Serious | 3 | 10 | $3,500 | $1,800 | Mar 25, 1992 | Mar 27, 1992 | Jan 15, 1993 |
| 01006 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 B02 IVF | Serious | 1 | 40 | $7,000 | $3,900 | Mar 25, 1992 | Mar 27, 1992 | Jan 15, 1993 |
| 01007 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 B02 VA | Serious | 1 | 40 | $7,000 | $3,550 | Apr 10, 1992 | Mar 27, 1992 | Jan 15, 1993 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 25 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 27, 1991#114041437Sep 27, 1991Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#114041437$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #114041437
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 27, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 14, 1992
- Closed
- Jan 22, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Old Waterworks Rd., Old Bridge, NJ 08857
- 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.
Apr 29, 1991#113931216Apr 29, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#113931216$1,2502 viol.2 violations$1,250 in penalties
Inspection #113931216
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 29, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 6, 1991
- Closed
- Aug 13, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 120
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,650
- Penalties on Record
- $1,250
- Site Address
- Old Waterworks Rd., Old Bridge, NJ 08857
- 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 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 | Serious | 9 | 5 | $825 | $625 | Jul 30, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 B02 IIIA | Serious | 1 | 4 | $825 | $625 | Jul 30, 1991 | - | - |
Jan 3, 1989#106165988Jan 3, 1989Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#106165988$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #106165988
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 3, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 5, 1989
- Closed
- Jan 13, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 65
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Old Waterworks Rd., Old Bridge, NJ 08857
- 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.
Sep 13, 1988#100240522Sep 13, 1988Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#100240522$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100240522
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 13, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 13, 1988
- Closed
- Sep 14, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 65
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Old Waterworks Rd., Old Bridge, NJ 08857
- 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.
Apr 18, 1988#100713403Apr 18, 1988Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#100713403$2505 viol.5 violations$250 in penalties
Inspection #100713403
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 18, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 27, 1988
- Closed
- Aug 26, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 65
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $500
- Penalties on Record
- $250
- Site Address
- Old Waterworks Rd., Old Bridge, NJ 08857
- 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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $150 | Aug 6, 1988 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 6, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $200 | $100 | Sep 28, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B06 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 31, 1988 | - | - |
Mar 15, 1988#17677741Mar 15, 1988Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#17677741$7608 viol.8 violations$760 in penalties
Inspection #17677741
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 15, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 26, 1988
- Closed
- Sep 14, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 65
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,520
- Penalties on Record
- $760
- Site Address
- Old Waterworks Rd., Old Bridge, NJ 08857
- 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 (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 A01 | Serious | 3 | 4 | $240 | $120 | Oct 4, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 6 | $240 | $120 | Aug 15, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $400 | $200 | Aug 22, 1988 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V | Serious | 2 | 3 | $160 | $80 | Aug 22, 1988 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.307 Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 B | Serious | 1 | 4 | $480 | $240 | Aug 22, 1988 | - | - |
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.
Mar 15, 1988#17677386Mar 15, 1988Referral (C) · No Inspection scope, Health#17677386$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #17677386
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 15, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 15, 1988
- Closed
- Mar 21, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 65
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Old Waterworks Rd., Old Bridge, NJ 08857
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read 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.
11 inspections, 1988 to 1996. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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