BELL CONTAINER CORP
615 FERRY ST, Newark, NJ 07105
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Inspection records
Nov 20, 2023#347117368Nov 20, 2023Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#347117368$20,0002 viol.2 violations$20,000 in penalties
Inspection #347117368
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 20, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 20, 2023
- Final Order
- Mar 15, 2024
- Closed
- May 22, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 6
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $32,262
- Penalties on Record
- $20,000
- Site Address
- 615 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ 07105
- Industry
- 322211 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing
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 (2 of 2 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 C05 II | Serious | 1 | 5 | $16,131 | $10,000 | - | Mar 15, 2024 | |
| 01002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $16,131 | $10,000 | - | Mar 15, 2024 |
Jun 29, 2023#346802622Jun 29, 2023Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#346802622$10,0001 viol.1 violation$10,000 in penalties
Inspection #346802622
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 29, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 29, 2023
- Final Order
- Dec 28, 2023
- Closed
- Mar 11, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 30
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,625
- Penalties on Record
- $10,000
- Site Address
- 615 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ 07105
- Industry
- 322211 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing
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 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $15,625 | $10,000 | Dec 20, 2023 | - | Dec 28, 2023 |
Feb 20, 2020#344644083Feb 20, 2020Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#344644083$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #344644083
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 20, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 20, 2020
- Closed
- Aug 3, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 268
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 615 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ 07105
- Industry
- 322211 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box 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.
Jul 20, 2015#340793660Jul 20, 2015Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#340793660$23,22011 viol.11 violations$23,220 in penalties
Inspection #340793660
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 20, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 20, 2015
- Final Order
- Oct 26, 2015
- Closed
- Dec 19, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 219
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 11 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $38,700
- Penalties on Record
- $23,220
- Site Address
- 615 Ferry St P.o. Box 5728, Newark, NJ 07105
- Industry
- 322211 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box 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 (5 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 2 | 30 | $5,400 | $3,240 | Oct 14, 2015 | - | Oct 26, 2015 |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $3,600 | $2,160 | - | Oct 26, 2015 | |
| 01003 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D01 | Serious | 1 | 30 | $4,500 | $2,700 | - | Oct 26, 2015 | |
| 01004 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B02 | Serious | 2 | 30 | $3,600 | $2,160 | - | Oct 26, 2015 | |
| 01005A | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Serious | 3 | 30 | $3,600 | $2,160 | - | Oct 26, 2015 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 22, 2010#314557810Jun 22, 2010Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#314557810$1,5762 viol.2 violations$1,576 in penalties
Inspection #314557810
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 22, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 10, 2010
- Contested
- Oct 22, 2010
- Final Order
- Apr 7, 2011
- Closed
- Jun 6, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 175
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,250
- Penalties on Record
- $1,576
- Site Address
- 615 Ferry St., Newark, NJ 07105
- Industry
- 322211 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box 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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $788 | Oct 4, 2010 | Oct 22, 2010 | Apr 7, 2011 |
| 01002 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 I01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $788 | Oct 11, 2010 | Oct 22, 2010 | Apr 7, 2011 |
Nov 17, 2005#309351377Nov 17, 2005Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#309351377$1,0322 viol.2 violations$1,032 in penalties
Inspection #309351377
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 17, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 22, 2005
- Closed
- Jan 25, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 185
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,375
- Penalties on Record
- $1,032
- Site Address
- 615 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ 07105
- Industry
- 322211 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,375 | $1,032 | Feb 9, 2006 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 2006 | - | - |
Nov 27, 1984#702662Nov 27, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#702662$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #702662
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 27, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 29, 1984
- Closed
- Dec 31, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 220
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 615 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105
- 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 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Other | 1 | 220 | $0 | $0 | Jan 16, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G01 | Other | 1 | 220 | $0 | $0 | Jan 16, 1985 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 K01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 17, 1984 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1984 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1984 | - | - |
Apr 19, 1983#11322286Apr 19, 1983Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#11322286$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #11322286
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 19, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 19, 1983
- Closed
- Mar 22, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 212
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 615 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105
- 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.
Mar 1, 1983#11417995Mar 1, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#11417995$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #11417995
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 1, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 4, 1983
- Closed
- Apr 19, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 212
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 615 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105
- 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 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1983 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 1983 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 11, 1983 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 1983 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 1983 | - | - |
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About these records
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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.
9 inspections, 1983 to 2023. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
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.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: corrugated and solid fiber box manufacturing reported 2.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 6.8%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source