Manufacturing · Closter, NJ

Capital Hardware Supply, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Capital Hardware Supply, INC. ranks #4,640 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 34 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty79% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$53,637
OSHA penalties: 34
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #4,640
of 99,447 penalized employers

Capital Hardware Supply, INC. in Closter, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 34 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $53,637. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Capital Hardware Supply, INC. 4 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 34 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,640 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 27 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Api Industries, INC. in Orangeburg, NY is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $53,657 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection: 79.4%
of violations were serious: #4,640
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 34 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (8.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$53,637
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Capital Hardware Supply, INC. runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$53,637 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Capital Hardware Supply, INC..

Capital Hardware Supply, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 34 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.

Capital Hardware Supply, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Capital Hardware Supply, INC. is the #2,359 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($53,637).

How Capital Hardware Supply, INC. Compares

Capital Hardware Supply, INC.'s 8.50 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 runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-06-06

Last Inspection

2024-12-12

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,409

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 12 years, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $13,409 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

79.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

20.6% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$107,129

Current Penalty Amount

$53,637

Penalty Reduction

49.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $53,492 from the initial assessment of $107,129. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Capital Hardware Supply, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Capital Hardware Supply, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	34	8.0
Total Penalty	$53,637	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$13,409	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Capital Hardware Supply, INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($53,637 here).

Webb-Stiles of Alabama, INC. $53,631 AL Api Industries, INC. $53,657 NY Surgical Appliance Industries, INC $53,598 OH Twitchell Technical Products, LLC. $53,598 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

American Biltrite, INC. 4 insp. Lowell, MA K&N'S Foods USA, LLC 4 insp. Fulton, NY Stephens Enterprises, INC. 4 insp. Bridgeville, DE World Kitchen, LLC 4 insp. Corning, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bluewave Tzoy Inc.- Juana Meregildo Tzoy

Los Angeles, CA

0 inspections $0

Webb-Stiles of Alabama, INC.

Gadsden, AL

6 inspections $53,631

Sierra Air Conditioning

6 inspections $53,657

Surgical Appliance Industries, INC

Ripley, OH

2 inspections $53,598

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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 Capital Hardware Supply, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Capital Hardware Supply, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 34 violations across 4 inspections, including 27 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Capital Hardware Supply, INC. have? ▼

Capital Hardware Supply, INC. has 34 OSHA violations on record, including 27 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $53,637.

How many OSHA inspections has Capital Hardware Supply, INC. had? ▼

Capital Hardware Supply, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-06 and the most recent on 2024-12-12. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Capital Hardware Supply, INC.? ▼

Capital Hardware Supply, INC. has been assessed $53,637 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $107,129 (a 49.9% reduction).

Does Capital Hardware Supply, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Capital Hardware Supply, INC. has 27 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 Capital Hardware Supply, INC. operate in? ▼

Capital Hardware Supply, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332322). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Capital Hardware Supply, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Capital Hardware Supply, INC. ranks #4,640 (the top 5% 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 Capital Hardware Supply, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Capital Hardware Supply, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $53,637 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Api Industries, INC. in Orangeburg, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $53,657 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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