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Art Material Services INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Art Material Services INC ranks #27,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$13,324
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#27,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Art Material Services INC in New Brunswick, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,324. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Art Material Services INC 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Shapiro Metal Supply Company in Saint Louis, MO is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,326 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#27,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Art Material Services INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Art Material Services INC sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$13,324 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Art Material Services INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.022.033.044.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFRAZER & JONES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32GERMAN PELLETS TEXAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19HORIZON BIOFUELS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ATLAS TUBE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ACERO JUNCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 42VAN-ROB TECUMSEH INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23JMJ CASEWORKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AFC TRADING & WHOLES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BAYSIDE BOATWORKS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22NATIONAL ELECTRIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24RD FOOD MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TRINITY RIVER TIMBER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HANOVER PREST PAVING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18INTEGRA-CAST INCORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20D.W. ACCOR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24MAPLEHURST BAKERIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21ORION LAND MARK PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PACIFIC AWARDS METAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WESTROCK SERVICES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PORTAGE PRECISION PO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21Art Material Service…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Art Material Services INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Art Material Services INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Art Material Services INC is the #12,644 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($13,324).

How Art Material Services INC Compares

Art Material Services INC's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-08-02

Last Inspection

2025-04-01

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,662

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $6,662 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$24,612

Current Penalty Amount

$13,324

Penalty Reduction

45.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,288 from the initial assessment of $24,612. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Art Material Services INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Art Material Services INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $13,324 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,662 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Art Material Services INC, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,324 here).

Shapiro Metal Supply Company $13,326 MO Asphalt Contractors, INC. $13,322 AL Hillshire Brands CO $13,320 MI Fairbanks Scales INC. $13,329 MS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Frazer & Jones, LLC 2 insp. Syracuse, NY German Pellets Texas, LLC 2 insp. Port Arthur, TX Horizon Biofuels INC 2 insp. Fremont, NE Atlas Tube 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Shapiro Metal Supply Company
Saint Louis, MO
2 inspections $13,326
Asphalt Contractors, INC.
Montgomery, AL
3 inspections $13,322
Hillshire Brands CO
Zeeland, MI
2 inspections $13,320
Fairbanks Scales INC.
Meridian, MS
3 inspections $13,329
Leelanau Wine Cellars
Omena, MI
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Art Material Services INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Art Material Services INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Art Material Services INC have? ▼
Art Material Services INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,324.
How many OSHA inspections has Art Material Services INC had? ▼
Art Material Services INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-08-02 and the most recent on 2025-04-01. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Art Material Services INC? ▼
Art Material Services INC has been assessed $13,324 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,612 (a 45.9% reduction).
Does Art Material Services INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Art Material Services INC has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Art Material Services INC operate in? ▼
Art Material Services INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332119). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Art Material Services INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Art Material Services INC ranks #27,117 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Art Material Services INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Art Material Services INC's total OSHA penalty of $13,324 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Shapiro Metal Supply Company in Saint Louis, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $13,326 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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