CHARLES BESELER CO.
1600 LOWER RD., LINDEN, NJ 07036
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Inspection records
Dec 5, 2001#304721871Dec 5, 2001Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#304721871$2002 viol.2 violations$200 in penalties
Inspection #304721871
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 5, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 11, 2002
- Closed
- Mar 20, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 81
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $240
- Penalties on Record
- $200
- Site Address
- 1600 Lower Rd., Linden, NJ 07036
- 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.
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 G01 III | Repeat | 1 | 3 | $120 | $100 | Feb 28, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 I | Repeat | 1 | 15 | $120 | $100 | Mar 15, 2002 | - | - |
Dec 5, 2001#303287866Dec 5, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#303287866$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #303287866
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 5, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 11, 2002
- Closed
- Jan 18, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 81
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1600 Lower Rd., Linden, NJ 07036
- 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.
Nov 29, 2000#303282412Nov 29, 2000Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#303282412$9009 viol.9 violations$900 in penalties
Inspection #303282412
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 29, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 19, 2001
- Closed
- Mar 20, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,600
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- 1600 Lower Rd., Linden, NJ 07036
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling13 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 4 | 0 | |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 4 | 0 - 0.0028155 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 4 | 0 - 0.0224109 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 4 | 0 - 3.5994627 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 4 | 0 - 0.4253396 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 4 | 0 - 1.2718551 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (6 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $800 | $450 | Apr 3, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $800 | $450 | Apr 3, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 G01 IA | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 G01 III | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002E | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2001 | - | - |
Showing the 6 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.
Failure to Abate Penalties1 citation, $300 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 1 citation issued 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002B | #304721871 | Jan 23, 2002 | $300 | - | - |
Aug 16, 2000#303281042Aug 16, 2000Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#303281042$40,48048 viol.48 violations$40,480 in penalties
Inspection #303281042
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 16, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 26, 2001
- Closed
- Jan 27, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 48
- Violation Types
- 46 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $72,800
- Penalties on Record
- $40,480
- Site Address
- 1600 Lower Rd., Linden, NJ 07036
- 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 (6 of 48 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 | 5 | $1,200 | $660 | Feb 5, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B07 | Serious | 1 | 100 | $2,000 | $1,100 | Feb 26, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.165 Employee Alarm Systems OSHA citation code: 19100165 D01 | Serious | 1 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.165 Employee Alarm Systems OSHA citation code: 19100165 D02 | Serious | 1 | 120 | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 F05 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $2,000 | $1,100 | Feb 5, 2001 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Serious | 1 | 20 | $1,200 | $660 | Feb 5, 2001 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 48 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 28, 1997#114142615Jan 28, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#114142615$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #114142615
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 28, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 31, 1997
- Contested
- Mar 26, 1997
- Final Order
- Aug 14, 1997
- Closed
- Dec 18, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,500
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1600 Lower Rd., Linden, NJ 07036
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $0 | Mar 11, 1997 | Mar 26, 1997 | Aug 14, 1997 |
Nov 21, 1995#113764567Nov 21, 1995Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#113764567$2,4001 viol.1 violation$2,400 in penalties
Inspection #113764567
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 21, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 27, 1996
- Closed
- Jul 23, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,400
- Site Address
- 1600 Lower Rd., Linden, NJ 07036
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B07 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | $2,400 | Apr 3, 1996 | - | - |
Sep 21, 1995#113763841Sep 21, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#113763841$2,7505 viol.5 violations$2,750 in penalties
Inspection #113763841
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 21, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 6, 1995
- Closed
- Dec 29, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,750
- Penalties on Record
- $2,750
- Site Address
- 1600 Lower Rd., Linden, NJ 07036
- 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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,375 | $1,375 | Nov 20, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 C01 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,375 | $1,375 | Dec 20, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 F02 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 20, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 20, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 G02 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 20, 1995 | - | - |
Jul 13, 1993#113941157Jul 13, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#113941157$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #113941157
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 13, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 6, 1993
- Closed
- Oct 14, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 135
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1600 Lower Rd., Linden, NJ 07036
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 20, 1993 | - | - |
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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).
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.
8 inspections, 1993 to 2001. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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