RECYCLE CITY OF NEW JERSEY
891 NEWARK AVE., ELIZABETH, NJ 07208 · NAICS 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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Inspection records
Mar 1, 2011#313985582Mar 1, 2011Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#313985582$2,5742 viol.2 violations$2,574 in penalties
Inspection #313985582
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 1, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 1, 2011
- Closed
- Jun 30, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 16
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,960
- Penalties on Record
- $2,574
- Site Address
- 891 Newark Ave., Elizabeth, NJ 07208
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $3,960 | $2,574 | Apr 15, 2011 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M05 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 5, 2011 | - | - |
Jan 5, 2011#313984403Jan 5, 2011Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#313984403$8,9704 viol.4 violations$8,970 in penalties
Inspection #313984403
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 5, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 5, 2011
- Closed
- Sep 6, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 16
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,800
- Penalties on Record
- $8,970
- Site Address
- 891 Newark Ave., Elizabeth, NJ 07208
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,800 | $970 | Feb 7, 2011 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 B02 VII | Repeat | 1 | 4 | $6,000 | $4,000 | Feb 7, 2011 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 D10 | Repeat | 2 | 4 | $6,000 | $4,000 | Feb 7, 2011 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 2011 | - | - |
Feb 19, 2010#313978900Feb 19, 2010Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#313978900$5634 viol.4 violations$563 in penalties
Inspection #313978900
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 19, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 19, 2010
- Closed
- Oct 4, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 12
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $750
- Penalties on Record
- $563
- Site Address
- 891 Newark Ave., Elizabeth, NJ 07208
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 21P / 1A | 1.4167 - 1.8159 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 21P / 1A | 1.4167 - 1.8159 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 21P / 1A | 0.17 - 0.213 | mg |
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $750 | $563 | May 7, 2010 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Serious | 6 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 7, 2010 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 7, 2010 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K06 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | May 7, 2010 | - | - |
Feb 19, 2010#313978868Feb 19, 2010Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#313978868$2,8159 viol.9 violations$2,815 in penalties
Inspection #313978868
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 19, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 19, 2010
- Closed
- Sep 6, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,750
- Penalties on Record
- $2,815
- Site Address
- 891 Newark Ave., Elizabeth, NJ 07208
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 (9 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $750 | $563 | May 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 B02 VII | Serious | 1 | 5 | $750 | $563 | May 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 D10 | Serious | 2 | 5 | $750 | $563 | May 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 6 | $750 | $563 | May 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $450 | $338 | Apr 5, 2010 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1904.29 Forms OSHA citation code: 19040029 A | Other | 2 | 15 | $300 | $225 | May 14, 2010 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1904.32 Annual Summary OSHA citation code: 19040032 A04 | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | May 14, 2010 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 5, 2010 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 2010 | - | - |
Feb 17, 2010#313978801Feb 17, 2010Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#313978801$3,0003 viol.3 violations$3,000 in penalties
Inspection #313978801
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 17, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 24, 2010
- Closed
- Sep 3, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 10
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,500
- Penalties on Record
- $3,000
- Site Address
- 891 Newark Ave., Elizabeth, NJ 07028
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $1,500 | May 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $0 | May 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,500 | $1,500 | May 16, 2010 | - | - |
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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).
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.
5 inspections, 2010 to 2011. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods, 25,394 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: recyclable material merchant wholesalers reported 3.7 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.0%; NAICS 42393 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source