CARDINAL COLOR INC.
50-56 LST AVENUE, PATERSON, NJ 07524
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Dec 6, 2016#341955292Dec 6, 2016Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#341955292$51,46121 viol.21 violations$51,461 in penalties
Inspection #341955292
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 6, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 20, 2017
- Final Order
- May 23, 2017
- Closed
- Nov 4, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 30
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 21
- Violation Types
- 21 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $73,516
- Penalties on Record
- $51,461
- Site Address
- 50-56 1st Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07524
- Industry
- 325130 Synthetic Dye and Pigment 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 (10 of 21 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,070 | $3,549 | May 17, 2017 | - | May 23, 2017 |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $6,338 | $4,437 | May 17, 2017 | - | May 23, 2017 |
| 01003 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 E04 III | Serious | 2 | 3 | $5,070 | $3,549 | - | May 23, 2017 | |
| 01004A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Serious | 2 | 20 | $6,338 | $4,437 | May 17, 2017 | - | May 23, 2017 |
| 01004B | 1910.136 Foot Protection OSHA citation code: 19100136 A | Serious | 2 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 17, 2017 | - | May 23, 2017 |
| 01004C | 1910.138 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 19100138 B | Serious | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | May 17, 2017 | - | May 23, 2017 |
| 01004D | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 17, 2017 | - | May 23, 2017 |
| 01005A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $3,802 | $2,661 | May 17, 2017 | - | May 23, 2017 |
| 01005B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 L01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | May 17, 2017 | - | May 23, 2017 |
| 01006A | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D02 IV | Serious | 1 | 10 | $3,802 | $2,661 | Jun 1, 2017 | - | May 23, 2017 |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 21 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 25, 2010#314674730Oct 25, 2010Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#314674730$3,3607 viol.7 violations$3,360 in penalties
Inspection #314674730
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 25, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 13, 2011
- Closed
- Oct 20, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 20
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,800
- Penalties on Record
- $3,360
- Site Address
- 50-56 1st Ave., Paterson, NJ 07514
- Industry
- 325131
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 Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisphenol A | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Epichlorohydrin | 21 | 0 | ppm |
| Stoddard Solvent | 21 | 0 - 148.611218 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q06 IIA | Serious | 1 | 12 | $3,000 | $2,100 | Feb 17, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $1,800 | $1,260 | Mar 19, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 III | Serious | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Feb 17, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K01 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 2011 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 2011 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 2011 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Other | 12 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 2011 | - | - |
May 9, 2008#311052963May 9, 2008Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#311052963$1,7502 viol.2 violations$1,750 in penalties
Inspection #311052963
Dates
- Opened
- May 9, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 9, 2008
- Closed
- Jul 10, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 30
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,750
- Penalties on Record
- $1,750
- Site Address
- 50-56 Lst Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07524
- Industry
- 325510 Paint and Coating 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 | 1910.144 Safety Color Code for Marking Physical Hazards OSHA citation code: 19100144 A01 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $875 | $875 | Jun 17, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $875 | $875 | Jun 17, 2008 | - | - |
Nov 4, 1987#100712058Nov 4, 1987Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#100712058$3607 viol.7 violations$360 in penalties
Inspection #100712058
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 4, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 22, 1987
- Closed
- Feb 11, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 30
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $360
- Penalties on Record
- $360
- Site Address
- 50-56 Lst Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07524
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling14 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 2 | 0 - 0.0073 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 2 | 0 - 0.0068 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 2 | 0 - 0.0327 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 2 | 0 - 0.0072 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 E04 III | Serious | 1 | 15 | $200 | $200 | Feb 2, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 II | Serious | 1 | 5 | $160 | $160 | Feb 2, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Jan 1, 1988 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 A06 | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Feb 2, 1988 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 2 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Feb 2, 1988 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 | Other | 65 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jan 1, 1988 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G02 | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Feb 2, 1988 | - | - |
Nov 25, 1985#2255636Nov 25, 1985Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#2255636$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2255636
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 25, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 7, 1986
- Closed
- Feb 13, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 32
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 50-56 Lst Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07524
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1986 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1986 | - | - |
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5 inspections, 1985 to 2016. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.