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STERLING SEATING, INC
$183,431
penalties
91
viol.
4
insp.

STERLING SEATING, INC

9 PORETE AVE, NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ 07031NAICS 337127 Institutional Furniture Manufacturing

Inspections
4
Oct 2010 to Jan 2015 · 2 safety, 2 health
Violations
91
across 4 inspections
Penalties on record
$183,431
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 62Willful 0Repeat 25Other 4

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Inspection records

Jan 7, 2015Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#340468693$61,98518 viol.

Inspection #340468693

Dates

Opened
Jan 7, 2015
Closing Conference Date
Feb 5, 2015
Contested
Jul 24, 2015
Final Order
Jun 6, 2016
Closed
Nov 29, 2018

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
40
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
18
Violation Types
7 serious, 10 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$88,550
Penalties on Record
$61,985
Site Address
9 Porete Ave, North Arlington, NJ 07031
Industry
337127 Institutional Furniture Manufacturing

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 (12 of 18 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II
Serious12$5,390$3,773Jul 16, 2015Jul 24, 2015Jun 6, 2016
01001B1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 I
Serious12$0$0Jul 16, 2015Jul 24, 2015Jun 6, 2016
01001C1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I
Serious12$0$0Aug 22, 2016Jul 24, 2015Jun 6, 2016
010021910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 B07 IV
Serious22$3,080$2,156Jul 24, 2015Jun 6, 2016
010031910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I
Serious11$5,390$3,773Jul 24, 2015Jun 6, 2016
01004A1910.304
Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100304 G05
Serious11$5,390$3,773Jul 16, 2015Jul 24, 2015Jun 6, 2016
01004B1910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III
Serious11$0$0Jul 24, 2015Jun 6, 2016
020011910.36
Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100036 D01
Repeat240$10,780$7,546Jul 24, 2015Jun 6, 2016
020021910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03
Repeat340$7,700$5,390Jul 24, 2015Jun 6, 2016
02003A1910.141
Sanitation
OSHA citation code: 19100141 D01
Repeat240$7,700$5,390Jul 16, 2015Jul 24, 2015Jun 6, 2016
02003B1910.141
Sanitation
OSHA citation code: 19100141 D02 III
Repeat240$0$0Jul 16, 2015Jul 24, 2015Jun 6, 2016
02003C1910.141
Sanitation
OSHA citation code: 19100141 D02 IV
Repeat140$0$0Jul 16, 2015Jul 24, 2015Jun 6, 2016

Showing the 12 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 18 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Jan 7, 2015Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#340173319$61,44624 viol.

Inspection #340173319

Dates

Opened
Jan 7, 2015
Closing Conference Date
Jul 1, 2015
Contested
Jul 23, 2015
Final Order
Sep 6, 2016
Closed
Apr 2, 2024

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
40
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
24
Violation Types
8 serious, 15 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$87,780
Penalties on Record
$61,446
Site Address
9 Porete Ave, North Arlington, NJ 07031
Industry
337127 Institutional Furniture Manufacturing

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 (12 of 24 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02
Serious12$3,850$2,695Apr 22, 2016Jul 23, 2015Jun 6, 2016
01001B1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 E09
Serious12$0$0Apr 22, 2016Jul 23, 2015Jun 6, 2016
01001C1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 F03
Serious12$0$0Jul 16, 2015Jul 23, 2015Jun 6, 2016
010021910.138
Hand Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100138 A
Serious14$2,310$1,617Jul 16, 2015Jul 23, 2015Jun 6, 2016
010031910.242
Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General
OSHA citation code: 19100242 B
Serious11$2,310$1,617Jul 31, 2015Jul 23, 2015Jun 6, 2016
010041910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02
Serious16$3,850$2,695Jul 7, 2015Jul 23, 2015Jun 6, 2016
010051910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 I
Serious11$3,850$2,695Jul 16, 2015Jul 23, 2015Jun 6, 2016
010061910.1052
Methylene Chloride
OSHA citation code: 19101052 J01 I
Serious12$5,390$3,773Apr 22, 2016Jul 23, 2015Jun 6, 2016
020015A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Repeat210$7,700$5,390Aug 13, 2015Jul 23, 2015Jun 6, 2016
020021910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IV A
Repeat12$6,160$4,312Jul 16, 2015Jul 23, 2015Jun 6, 2016
02003A1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01
Repeat23$6,160$4,312Aug 13, 2015Jul 23, 2015Jun 6, 2016
02003B1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01
Repeat12$0$0Aug 13, 2015Jul 23, 2015Jun 6, 2016

Showing the 12 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 24 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Oct 13, 2010Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#314674532$33,05020 viol.

Inspection #314674532

Dates

Opened
Oct 13, 2010
Closing Conference Date
Mar 22, 2011
Contested
Apr 14, 2011
Final Order
Jan 20, 2012
Closed
Feb 10, 2016

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
30
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
20
Violation Types
19 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$64,400
Penalties on Record
$33,050
Site Address
9 Porete Ave, North Arlington, NJ 07031
Industry
337127 Institutional Furniture Manufacturing

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 (12 of 20 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.36
Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100036 D01
Serious14$4,900$2,500Apr 13, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012
010021910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03
Serious25$3,500$1,800Apr 13, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012
010031910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 B04
Serious15$2,800$1,450Apr 13, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012
010041910.110
Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases
OSHA citation code: 19100110 E04 III
Serious15$3,500$1,800Apr 13, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012
01005A1910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 A
Serious11$3,500$1,800Apr 13, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012
01005B1910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 G07
Serious11$0$0Apr 13, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012
010061910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01
Serious12$4,900$2,500May 4, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012
010071910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 G01
Serious11$3,500$1,800Apr 13, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012
010081910.176
Handling Materials - General
OSHA citation code: 19100176 B
Serious16$2,800$1,450Apr 13, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012
010091910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 G02
Serious13$2,800$1,450Apr 13, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012
010101910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 II
Serious15$3,500$1,800Apr 13, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012
010111910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01
Serious14$3,500$1,800Apr 13, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012

Showing the 12 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 20 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Oct 13, 2010Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#314674474$26,95029 viol.

Inspection #314674474

Dates

Opened
Oct 13, 2010
Closing Conference Date
Mar 22, 2011
Contested
Apr 14, 2011
Final Order
Jan 20, 2012
Closed
Apr 28, 2016

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
30
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
29
Violation Types
28 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$53,200
Penalties on Record
$26,950
Site Address
9 Porete Ave, North Arlington, NJ 07031
Industry
337127 Institutional Furniture Manufacturing

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 Sampling10 substances sampled

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

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
2-Butanone51.248096 - 4.176898ppm
2-Methylbutane250 - 61.271524ppm
Acetone250 - 9.172434ppm
Ethyl Alcohol24.258665 - 10.302056ppm
Formaldehyde40.054707 - 0.756805ppm
Hexone270ppm
Methylene Chloride630 - 118.916098ppm
n-Butyl Acetate50 - 10.410643ppm
Toluene570 - 11.283974ppm
Xylene50 - 8.486072ppm

Violations

Violation list (12 of 29 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010015A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious130$3,500$1,800May 25, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012
010021910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01
Serious330$3,500$1,800May 11, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012
010031910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVA
Serious13$2,800$1,450Apr 13, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012
010041910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 G01
Serious130$4,900$2,150Apr 27, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012
010051910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01
Serious130$4,200$2,150May 11, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012
01006A1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01
Serious12$4,200$2,150May 11, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012
01006B1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01
Serious12$0$0May 11, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012
01006C1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 D
Serious11$0$0May 25, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012
01006D1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 E
Serious13$0$0May 25, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012
010071910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01
Serious12$4,200$2,150May 11, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012
010081910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 K03
Serious12$4,200$2,150May 11, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012
01009A1910.141
Sanitation
OSHA citation code: 19100141 D01
Serious130$3,500$1,800Apr 13, 2011Apr 14, 2011Jan 20, 2012

Showing the 12 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 29 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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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

1910.1052Methylene Chloride11 citations · $28,211
1910.1200Hazard Communication9 citations · $7,190
1910.141Sanitation8 citations · $7,190

Chemical exposure sampling

Samples
218
Substances
10
Inspections
1

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer22.8
Industry average3.9
Penalties per inspection
This employer$45,858
Industry average$1,974

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing, 12,436 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.

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