BLUE BLADE STEEL CORPORATION
123 NORTH 8TH STREET, KENILWORTH, NJ 07033
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Inspection records
Nov 19, 2010#313983710Nov 19, 2010Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#313983710$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #313983710
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 19, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 19, 2010
- Closed
- Jan 10, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 35
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 123 North 8th Street, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
- Industry
- 332811 Metal Heat Treating
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.
Oct 22, 2007#310149679Oct 22, 2007Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#310149679$44,6009 viol.9 violations$44,600 in penalties
Inspection #310149679
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 22, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 31, 2008
- Contested
- Apr 30, 2008
- Final Order
- May 12, 2010
- Closed
- May 13, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 40
- Related Activity
- 2 referrals
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 1 willful
- Initial Penalties
- $55,750
- Penalties on Record
- $44,600
- Site Address
- 123 North 8th Street, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
- Industry
- 332811 Metal Heat Treating
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 (7 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,500 | $2,000 | Apr 9, 2008 | Apr 30, 2008 | May 12, 2010 |
| 01002A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L04 III | Serious | 7 | 7 | $2,500 | $2,000 | Apr 9, 2008 | Apr 30, 2008 | May 12, 2010 |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,250 | $1,000 | Apr 14, 2008 | Apr 30, 2008 | May 12, 2010 |
| 01004 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IA | Serious | 2 | 4 | $2,500 | $2,000 | Apr 25, 2008 | Apr 30, 2008 | May 12, 2010 |
| 01005 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 I | Serious | 2 | 4 | $2,500 | $2,000 | Apr 25, 2008 | Apr 30, 2008 | May 12, 2010 |
| 01006A | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 A02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,500 | $2,000 | Apr 14, 2008 | Apr 30, 2008 | May 12, 2010 |
| 01006B | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 B02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 9, 2008 | Apr 30, 2008 | May 12, 2010 |
Showing the 7 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.
Oct 5, 2007#310149497Oct 5, 2007Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#310149497$90,80023 viol.23 violations$90,800 in penalties
Inspection #310149497
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 5, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 22, 2008
- Contested
- Apr 30, 2008
- Final Order
- May 12, 2010
- Closed
- May 13, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 40
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 23
- Violation Types
- 20 serious, 2 willful, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $113,500
- Penalties on Record
- $90,800
- Site Address
- 123 North 8th Street, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
- Industry
- 332811 Metal Heat Treating
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 Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 4 | 0.047 - 0.441 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (7 of 23 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,000 | May 9, 2008 | Apr 30, 2008 | May 12, 2010 |
| 01002A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,000 | May 9, 2008 | Apr 30, 2008 | May 12, 2010 |
| 01002B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 9, 2008 | Apr 30, 2008 | May 12, 2010 |
| 01002C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 9, 2008 | Apr 30, 2008 | May 12, 2010 |
| 01002D | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 9, 2008 | Apr 30, 2008 | May 12, 2010 |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $1,250 | $1,000 | May 2, 2008 | Apr 30, 2008 | May 12, 2010 |
| 01004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K01 | Serious | 4 | 4 | $1,250 | $1,000 | May 2, 2008 | Apr 30, 2008 | May 12, 2010 |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 23 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 13, 1996#300978533Dec 13, 1996Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#300978533$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300978533
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 13, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 21, 1997
- Closed
- Feb 21, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 30
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 123 North 8th Street, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
- 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 Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 42P / 2A | 0 - 0.023 | mg/m³ |
Apr 21, 1992#108901539Apr 21, 1992Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#108901539$4904 viol.4 violations$490 in penalties
Inspection #108901539
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 21, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 24, 1992
- Closed
- Jan 22, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $975
- Penalties on Record
- $490
- Site Address
- 123 North 8th Street, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $300 | $150 | Nov 19, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 19, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 3 | 6 | $375 | $190 | Oct 22, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $300 | $150 | Dec 30, 1992 | - | - |
Jun 10, 1988#754861Jun 10, 1988Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#754861$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #754861
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 10, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 17, 1988
- Closed
- Aug 24, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 123 North 8th Street, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
- 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 Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 87P / 1A | 0 - 0.009 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 87P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
May 2, 1988#100508308May 2, 1988Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#100508308$2405 viol.5 violations$240 in penalties
Inspection #100508308
Dates
- Opened
- May 2, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- May 3, 1988
- Closed
- Jun 15, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 25
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $480
- Penalties on Record
- $240
- Site Address
- 123 North 8th Street, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
- 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 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 3 | 2 | $160 | $80 | Jun 2, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $160 | $80 | Jun 2, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $160 | $80 | May 25, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G02 | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | May 21, 1988 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 23, 1988 | - | - |
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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.
7 inspections, 1988 to 2010. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: metal heat treating reported 3.3 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 14.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source