ACETYLENE SERVICE CO.
1050 STATE ST., PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
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Inspection records
Aug 20, 2014#339911307Aug 20, 2014Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#339911307$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339911307
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 20, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 20, 2014
- Closed
- Aug 22, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 0 reported
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1050 State St., Building 46, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
- Industry
- 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing
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.
Jan 25, 2005#308288232Jan 25, 2005Unprogrammed Related (G) · Complete scope, Health#308288232$176,97032 viol.32 violations$176,970 in penalties
Inspection #308288232
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 25, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 22, 2005
- Contested
- Aug 12, 2005
- Final Order
- Feb 6, 2006
- Closed
- Mar 1, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 16
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 32
- Violation Types
- 28 serious, 4 unclassified
- Initial Penalties
- $208,200
- Penalties on Record
- $176,970
- Site Address
- 1050 State St., Building 46, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
- Industry
- 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 32 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,275 | Sep 8, 2005 | Aug 12, 2005 | Feb 6, 2006 |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,275 | Sep 8, 2005 | Aug 12, 2005 | Feb 6, 2006 |
| 01003 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,275 | Sep 8, 2005 | Aug 12, 2005 | Feb 6, 2006 |
| 01004 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 F03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,275 | Sep 8, 2005 | Aug 12, 2005 | Feb 6, 2006 |
| 01005 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,275 | Sep 8, 2005 | Aug 12, 2005 | Feb 6, 2006 |
| 01006A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D02 ID | Serious | 1 | 12 | $4,200 | $3,570 | Sep 8, 2005 | Aug 12, 2005 | Feb 6, 2006 |
| 01006B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D02 IE | Serious | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 2005 | Aug 12, 2005 | Feb 6, 2006 |
| 01007 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 IB | Serious | 1 | 12 | $4,200 | $3,570 | Sep 8, 2005 | Aug 12, 2005 | Feb 6, 2006 |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 32 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 25, 2005#308288182Jan 25, 2005FatalityAccident (A) · Complete scope, SafetyFatality#308288182$21,42010 viol.10 violations$21,420 in penalties
Inspection #308288182
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 25, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 22, 2005
- Contested
- Aug 12, 2005
- Final Order
- Feb 6, 2006
- Closed
- Mar 1, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
- Related Activity
- 1 referral, 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 10 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $25,200
- Penalties on Record
- $21,420
- Site Address
- 1050 State St., Building 46, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
- Industry
- 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
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.
Employee is killed in explosion
Violations
Violation list (8 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 IV | Serious | 2 | 10 | $1,200 | $1,020 | Sep 8, 2005 | Aug 12, 2005 | Feb 6, 2006 |
| 01002 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D02 III | Serious | 1 | 10 | $2,100 | $1,785 | Sep 8, 2005 | Aug 12, 2005 | Feb 6, 2006 |
| 01003 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D02 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $3,000 | $2,550 | Sep 8, 2005 | Aug 12, 2005 | Feb 6, 2006 |
| 01004 | 1910.102 Acetylene OSHA citation code: 19100102 C | Serious | 1 | 10 | $4,200 | $3,570 | Sep 8, 2005 | Aug 12, 2005 | Feb 6, 2006 |
| 01005 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 B02 VIIA | Serious | 1 | 10 | $3,000 | $2,550 | Sep 8, 2005 | Aug 12, 2005 | Feb 6, 2006 |
| 01006 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 II | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,500 | $1,275 | Sep 8, 2005 | Aug 12, 2005 | Feb 6, 2006 |
| 01007 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 B06 VII | Serious | 1 | 10 | $3,000 | $2,550 | Sep 8, 2005 | Aug 12, 2005 | Feb 6, 2006 |
| 01008 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 C05 VIII | Serious | 1 | 10 | $3,000 | $2,550 | Sep 8, 2005 | Aug 12, 2005 | Feb 6, 2006 |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 19, 2002#304723943Mar 19, 2002Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#304723943$5632 viol.2 violations$563 in penalties
Inspection #304723943
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 19, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 19, 2002
- Closed
- Jul 30, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $750
- Penalties on Record
- $563
- Site Address
- 1050 State St., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D05 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $750 | $563 | Apr 23, 2002 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D05 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 2002 | - | - |
Oct 28, 1996#300978004Oct 28, 1996Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#300978004$6006 viol.6 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #300978004
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 28, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 21, 1997
- Closed
- May 5, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 9
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 1050 State St., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
- 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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 M04 III | Serious | 1 | 5 | $625 | $375 | Apr 28, 1997 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 M04 IV | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Apr 28, 1997 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 M04 V | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Apr 28, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J04 IV | Serious | 1 | 5 | $375 | $225 | Apr 28, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Apr 28, 1997 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 F04 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Apr 28, 1997 | - | - |
Feb 15, 1996#114140668Feb 15, 1996Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#114140668$5,85019 viol.19 violations$5,850 in penalties
Inspection #114140668
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 15, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- May 24, 1996
- Closed
- Oct 2, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 9
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 19
- Violation Types
- 16 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,500
- Penalties on Record
- $5,850
- Site Address
- 1050 State St., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
- 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 (8 of 19 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Serious | 2 | 9 | $750 | $450 | Jun 13, 1996 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Jul 1, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 C02 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $750 | $450 | Aug 15, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 IB | Serious | 1 | 9 | $750 | $450 | Aug 15, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 ID | Serious | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Aug 15, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 IF | Serious | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Aug 15, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E01 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $750 | $450 | Aug 15, 1996 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F01 IA | Other | 1 | 9 | $750 | $0 | Aug 15, 1996 | - | - |
Showing the 8 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.
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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.
6 inspections, 1996 to 2014. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: industrial gas manufacturing reported 0.2 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 36.2%; NAICS 32512 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source