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SUNBRITE DYE CO INC
$27,750
penalties
83
viol.
20
insp.

SUNBRITE DYE CO INC

35 EIGHT STREET, Passaic, NJ 07055

Inspections
20
Jul 1979 to Dec 2010 · 11 safety, 9 health
Violations
83
across 20 inspections
Penalties on record
$27,750
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 67Willful 0Repeat 0Other 16

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Inspection records

Dec 13, 2010Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#314675604$5,0403 viol.

Inspection #314675604

Dates

Opened
Dec 13, 2010
Closing Conference Date
Feb 7, 2011
Closed
Jan 11, 2012

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
55
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
3 serious
Initial Penalties
$10,080
Penalties on Record
$5,040
Site Address
35 8th St, Passaic, NJ 07055
Industry
313311

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 (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.151
Medical Services and First Aid
OSHA citation code: 19100151 C
Serious24$3,780$1,890Apr 14, 2011--
010021910.176
Handling Materials - General
OSHA citation code: 19100176 B
Serious32$4,410$2,205Apr 14, 2011--
010031910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I
Serious12$1,890$945Apr 14, 2011--
Dec 8, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#302776968$2,0004 viol.

Inspection #302776968

Dates

Opened
Dec 8, 1999
Closing Conference Date
Jan 12, 2000
Closed
May 18, 2000

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
89

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
4
Violation Types
4 serious
Initial Penalties
$3,250
Penalties on Record
$2,000
Site Address
35 Eighth Street, Passaic, NJ 07055
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 (4 of 4 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 A
Serious23$1,000$615Mar 6, 2000--
010021910.151
Medical Services and First Aid
OSHA citation code: 19100151 C
Serious1-$1,000$615Dec 19, 2000--
01003A1910.1048
Formaldehyde
OSHA citation code: 19101048 D01 I
Serious17$1,250$770Mar 6, 2000--
01003B1910.1048
Formaldehyde
OSHA citation code: 19101048 N02 I
Serious17$0$0Mar 6, 2000--
Dec 8, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#302776935$1,5004 viol.

Inspection #302776935

Dates

Opened
Dec 8, 1999
Closing Conference Date
Dec 14, 1999
Closed
Mar 15, 2000

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
89

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
4
Violation Types
4 serious
Initial Penalties
$2,500
Penalties on Record
$1,500
Site Address
35 Eighth Street, Passaic, NJ 07055
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 (4 of 4 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 III
Serious12$750$450Mar 6, 2000--
01001B1910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 IV
Serious12$0$0Mar 6, 2000--
010021910.242
Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General
OSHA citation code: 19100242 B
Serious22$1,000$600Feb 25, 2000--
010031910.253
Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting
OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III
Serious12$750$450Feb 3, 2000--
Dec 14, 1994Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#109035774$00 viol.

Inspection #109035774

Dates

Opened
Dec 14, 1994
Closing Conference Date
Dec 14, 1994
Closed
Dec 15, 1994

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
75

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
35 Eighth Street, Passaic, NJ 07055
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.

May 26, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#114121700$5,55012 viol.

Inspection #114121700

Dates

Opened
May 26, 1994
Closing Conference Date
Jun 16, 1994
Closed
May 4, 1995

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
75
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
12
Violation Types
11 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$11,100
Penalties on Record
$5,550
Site Address
35 Eighth Street, Passaic, NJ 07055
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 12 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 I
Serious16$1,200$600Nov 7, 1994--
01001B1910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III
Serious12$0$0Oct 7, 1994--
01002A1910.30
Training Requirements for Fall Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100030 A02
Serious12$1,200$600Oct 7, 1994--
01002B1910.30
Training Requirements for Fall Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100030 A04
Serious12$0$0Oct 7, 1994--
010031910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 II
Serious15$900$450Nov 7, 1994--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

May 26, 1994Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#109875484$6,45019 viol.

Inspection #109875484

Dates

Opened
May 26, 1994
Closing Conference Date
Jul 21, 1994
Closed
May 4, 1995

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
75
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
19
Violation Types
17 serious, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$12,900
Penalties on Record
$6,450
Site Address
35 Eighth Street, Passaic, NJ 07055
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 19 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01
Serious120$1,500$750Jan 5, 1995--
01001B1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I
Serious120$0$0Jan 5, 1995--
01001C1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 I05
Serious120$0$0Jan 5, 1995--
010021910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious15$1,500$750Oct 7, 1994--
010031910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 B
Serious15$1,200$600Oct 7, 1994--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 19 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Mar 10, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#109040915$2,4007 viol.

Inspection #109040915

Dates

Opened
Mar 10, 1993
Closing Conference Date
Mar 10, 1993
Closed
Jun 9, 1993

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
80

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
7
Violation Types
4 serious, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$4,050
Penalties on Record
$2,400
Site Address
35 Eighth Street, Passaic, NJ 07055
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 7 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09
Serious25$675$600Apr 14, 1993--
010021910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 B02
Serious15$900$600Apr 14, 1993--
010031910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03
Serious43$1,575$600Jun 13, 1993--
010041910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 H01
Serious13$900$600Apr 14, 1993--
020011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I
Other15$0$0Apr 14, 1993--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Aug 29, 1989Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#17636465$2,0009 viol.

Inspection #17636465

Dates

Opened
Aug 29, 1989
Closing Conference Date
Oct 23, 1989
Closed
Jun 4, 1990

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
84
Related Activity
2 referrals

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
9
Violation Types
8 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$2,880
Penalties on Record
$2,000
Site Address
35 Eighth Street, Passaic, NJ 07055
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.

Chemical Exposure Sampling17 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Ammonia50 - 70ppm
Antimony and Compounds (as Sb)20mg/m³
Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be)20mg/m³
Cadmium Fume (as Cd)20mg/m³
Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts20 - 0.0144mg/m³
Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co)20mg/m³
Copper Fume (as Cu)20mg/m³
Diphenyl30 - 0.2821ppm
Iron Oxide Fume20 - 0.0629mg/m³
Lead, Inorganic (as Pb)20mg/m³
Manganese Fume (as Mn)20mg/m³
Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust)20mg/m³
Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni)20mg/m³
Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction)10mg/m³
Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust)50mg/m³
Vanadium fume (as V2O5)20mg/m³
Zinc Oxide Fume20 - 0.0146mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (5 of 9 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01
Serious170$720$500Nov 20, 1989--
01001B1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01
Serious170$0$0Nov 20, 1989--
01001C1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I
Serious170$0$0Nov 20, 1989--
01001D1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01
Serious170$0$0Nov 20, 1989--
010021910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 A
Serious270$720$500Sep 22, 1989--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Jul 27, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#106181613$8804 viol.

Inspection #106181613

Dates

Opened
Jul 27, 1989
Closing Conference Date
Jul 27, 1989
Closed
Aug 23, 1989

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
84

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
4
Violation Types
2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$880
Penalties on Record
$880
Site Address
35 Eighth Street, Passaic, NJ 07055
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 (4 of 4 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 I
Serious13$480$480Aug 29, 1989--
010021910.151
Medical Services and First Aid
OSHA citation code: 19100151 C
Serious13$400$400Sep 13, 1989--
020011903.2
Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards
OSHA citation code: 19030002 A01
Other184$0$0Aug 13, 1989--
020021904.2
Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries
OSHA citation code: 19040002 A
Other284$0$0Aug 13, 1989--
Nov 9, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#1073212$1205 viol.

Inspection #1073212

Dates

Opened
Nov 9, 1984
Closing Conference Date
Nov 9, 1984
Closed
Jan 3, 1985

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
60

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
5
Violation Types
3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$120
Penalties on Record
$120
Site Address
35 8th Street, Passaic, NJ 07055
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 5 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01
Serious33$120$120Dec 26, 1984--
01001B1910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I
Serious33$0$0Dec 26, 1984--
01001C1910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 F01
Serious11$0$0Dec 26, 1984--
020011910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 B03 IV
Other21$0$0Dec 10, 1984--
020021910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05
Other11$0$0Dec 10, 1984--
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About these records

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This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.

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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.

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).

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.

Standards cited

1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus15 citations · $3,330
1910.95Occupational Noise Exposure11 citations · $1,590
1910.215Abrasive Wheel Machinery5 citations · $1,500

Chemical exposure sampling

Samples
40
Substances
17
Inspections
1

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