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Wholesale Trade · Elizabeth, NJ

Novolex Duro Bag

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Novolex Duro Bag has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty0% serious
$28,126
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#11,478
of 100,495 penalized employers

Novolex Duro Bag in Elizabeth, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,126. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Novolex Duro Bag 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, United Natural Foods, INC. in Rocklin, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $28,025 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
89%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Novolex Duro Bag compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Novolex Duro Bag runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$28,126 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Novolex Duro Bag

The federal enforcement record for Novolex Duro Bag in Elizabeth, NJ includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $28,126 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $28,126 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $14,063. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2023-06-27 to 2025-01-30, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-06-27

Last Inspection

2025-01-30

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,063

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $14,063 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$28,126

Current Penalty Amount

$28,126

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Novolex Duro Bag compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Novolex Duro Bag Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 5.4
Total Penalty $28,126 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,063 $4,678
View all 6,960 employers in Wholesale Trade →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Fortune Plastic & Metal, INC.
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2 inspections $28,133
F.W. Webb (Binghamton NY #90)
Binghamton, NY
0 inspections $0
Plumbers' Supply
Fall River, MA
0 inspections $0
Fruit of the Earth Organics
Santa Fe, NM
2 inspections $28,200
United Natural Foods, INC.
Rocklin, CA
2 inspections $28,025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Novolex Duro Bag safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Novolex Duro Bag's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Novolex Duro Bag have? ▼
Novolex Duro Bag has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,126.
How many OSHA inspections has Novolex Duro Bag had? ▼
Novolex Duro Bag has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-06-27 and the most recent on 2025-01-30. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Novolex Duro Bag? ▼
Novolex Duro Bag has been assessed $28,126 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Novolex Duro Bag operate in? ▼
Novolex Duro Bag operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424990). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
How does Novolex Duro Bag's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Novolex Duro Bag's total OSHA penalty of $28,126 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, United Natural Foods, INC. in Rocklin, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $28,025 in current penalties.

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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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