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New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. ranks #2,266 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 35 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty97% serious
$85,400
OSHA penalties
35
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#2,266
of 99,447 penalized employers

New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. in Edison, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 35 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $85,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 35 violations, averaging 17.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,266 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 34 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, N-Fab in Houston, TX is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

17.5
violations per inspection
97.1%
of violations were serious
#2,266
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 35 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (17.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. runs far above peers (5.4x 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

$85,400 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($85,400) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $85,400 $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 New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.410.21927.836.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRIGIDPLY RAFTERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12WOOD MODE INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29MEYER CORPORATION, U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13NEWLY WEDS FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ASPIRE BAKERIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9INTERFOR U.S. INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PEGASUS HOME FASHION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FERRY CAP & SET SCRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13THE WILSON BOHANNAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BERG STEEL PIPE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JRI HOLDINGS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FIVE STAR ARCHITECTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BAR TECHNOLOGIES, L.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WASHBURN & DOUGHTY A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MARS PETCARE US, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PRESSURE CAST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GRADUATE PLASTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COPPER RIVER SEAFOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21MARATHONNORCO AEROSP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8New Brunswick Scient…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35
New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 35 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.

New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. is the #1,189 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($85,400).

How New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. Compares

New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC.'s 17.50 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 far above peers (5.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-04-11

Last Inspection

2011-04-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

17.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$42,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 17.5 violations per visit. That's $42,700 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

34

Serious

97.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

2.9% 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

$122,000

Current Penalty Amount

$85,400

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $36,600 from the initial assessment of $122,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 35 8.0
Total Penalty $85,400 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $42,700 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($85,400 here).

Swiss American Cdmo LLC $85,424 TX Zehrco-Giancola Composites INC. $85,342 OH Moore Chrome Products Company $85,300 OH Prince Erachem LLC $85,250 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Rigidply Rafters, INC. 2 insp. Richland, PA Wood Mode Incorporated 2 insp. Kreamer, PA Meyer Corporation, U.S. 2 insp. Fairfield, CA Newly Weds Foods, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Swiss American Cdmo LLC
Carrollton, TX
3 inspections $85,424
Epcon Industrial System
Conroe, TX
0 inspections $0
Zehrco-Giancola Composites INC.
Ashtabula, OH
6 inspections $85,342
La Cascia Bakery - Burlington
Burlington, MA
0 inspections $0
N-Fab
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 35 violations across 2 inspections, including 34 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 New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. have? ▼
New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. has 35 OSHA violations on record, including 34 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $85,400.
How many OSHA inspections has New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. had? ▼
New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-11 and the most recent on 2011-04-14. This averages 17.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC.? ▼
New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. has been assessed $85,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $122,000 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. has 34 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 New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. operate in? ▼
New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. ranks #2,266 (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 New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $85,400 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, N-Fab in Houston, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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