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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a referral inspection of STEPAN COMPANY at 100 West Hunter Avenue, Maywood, NJ 07607 on Oct 27, 1995. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Oct 15, 1997.
OSHA documented 44 violations (35 serious, 9 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $115,000. This inspection is linked to 1 referral in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 20 air monitoring samples covering 1 substance during this inspection, including Benzene.
This employer has 8 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 20 | 0.1623 - 61.8073 | ppm |
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 19100037 F02 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes | Other | $2,250 | $0 | Mar 19, 1996 |
| 01002A | 19100119 D03 I Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals | Serious | $4,500 | $4,500 | Oct 31, 1996 |
| 01002B | 19100119 D03 II Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals | Serious |
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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Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Oct 30, 1996 |
| 01003 | 19100119 H02 V Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals | Other | $2,250 | $0 | Oct 31, 1996 |
| 01004 | 19100119 J02 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals | Serious | $4,500 | $4,500 | Jan 31, 1997 |
| 01005 | 19100119 N Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals | Serious | $2,250 | $2,250 | Oct 31, 1996 |
| 01006A | 19100120 Q02 III Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response | Serious | $2,500 | $2,500 | Nov 30, 1996 |
| 01006B | 19100120 Q02 VII Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response | Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 1996 |
| 01007 | 19100146 C01 Permit-Required Confined Spaces | Serious | $2,250 | $2,250 | Oct 31, 1996 |
| 01008 | 19100146 C02 Permit-Required Confined Spaces | Serious | $2,250 | $2,250 | Oct 31, 1996 |
| 01009A | 19100146 F04 Permit-Required Confined Spaces | Serious | $2,500 | $2,500 | Mar 19, 1996 |
| 01009B | 19100146 F07 Permit-Required Confined Spaces | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 1996 |
| 01009C | 19100146 F09 Permit-Required Confined Spaces | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 1996 |
| 01009D | 19100146 F11 Permit-Required Confined Spaces | Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1996 |
| 01009E | 19100146 F12 Permit-Required Confined Spaces | Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1996 |
| 01010A | 19100147 C06 I Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) | Serious | $2,250 | $2,250 | Mar 19, 1996 |
| 01010B | 19100147 F03 IID Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 1996 |
| 01012 | 19100178 C02 IV Powered Industrial Trucks | Serious | $2,250 | $2,250 | Mar 24, 1997 |
| 01013 | 19100178 G02 Powered Industrial Trucks | Other | $1,800 | $0 | Apr 30, 1996 |
| 01014 | 19100212 A01 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) | Serious | $2,250 | $2,250 | Jul 25, 1996 |
| 01015 | 19100219 H01 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus | Serious | $1,800 | $2,750 | Mar 19, 1996 |
| 01016A | 19101028 C01 Benzene | Serious | $4,500 | $4,500 | Apr 30, 1996 |
| 01016B | 19101028 C02 Benzene | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1996 |
| 01016C | 19101028 F01 I Benzene | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 25, 1996 |
| 01016D | 19101028 G02 I Benzene | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 1996 |
| 01017A | 19101028 D01 Benzene | Serious | $4,500 | $4,500 | Mar 19, 1996 |
| 01017B | 19101028 J01 I Benzene | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 1996 |
| 01018A | 19101028 E01 III Benzene | Serious | $4,500 | $4,500 | Jul 25, 1996 |
| 01018B | 19101028 E03 II Benzene | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 25, 1996 |
| 01018C | 19101028 E05 I Benzene | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 25, 1996 |
| 01019A | 19101028 J03 I Benzene | Serious | $4,500 | $4,500 | Mar 19, 1996 |
| 01019B | 19101028 J03 IIIA Benzene | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 1996 |
| 01020A | 19101030 C01 I Bloodborne Pathogens | Serious | $2,250 | $3,250 | Jan 15, 1997 |
| 01020B | 19101030 D03 III Bloodborne Pathogens | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 15, 1997 |
| 01020C | 19101030 F02 I Bloodborne Pathogens | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 15, 1997 |
| 01020D | 19101030 G02 I Bloodborne Pathogens | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 15, 1997 |
| 02001 | 19100120 Q06 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response | Other | $49,500 | $49,500 | Nov 30, 1996 |
| 02002 | 19100146 D09 Permit-Required Confined Spaces | Serious | $49,500 | $7,000 | Oct 31, 1996 |
| 02003 | 19100146 K03 Permit-Required Confined Spaces | Serious | $49,500 | $7,000 | Oct 31, 1996 |
| 03001 | 19100024 F Step Bolts and Manhole Steps | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1996 |
| 03002 | 19100119 G01 II Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1996 |
| 03003 | 19100119 H02 VI Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 1996 |
| 03004 | 19100146 E06 Permit-Required Confined Spaces | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 1996 |
| 03005 | 19100147 C04 II Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 1996 |
