Establishment profile
FINKELSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
24 CHESTNUT ST, SPRING VALLEY, NY, 10977
519120 — Libraries and Archives
Summary
FINKELSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY has accumulated 7 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 6 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 85th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 54 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 92nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 months ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FINKELSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
40% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 7 distinct standards shown · 7 citations in this view.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 NYCRR PART 801.47(A) | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2025 | Dec 2025 |
| 12 NYCRR PART 800.6(F) | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2021 | Apr 2021 |
| 12 NYCRR PART 800.6(G) | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2021 | Apr 2021 |
| 12 NYCRR PART 800.6(E) | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2021 | Apr 2021 |
| 12 NYCRR PART 800.6(I) | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2021 | Apr 2021 |
| 12 NYCRR PART 801.39(A) | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2021 | Apr 2021 |
| 12 NYCRR PART 800.6(H) | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2021 | Apr 2021 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 5191 within NY. Peer group: 54 employers. This establishment has 7 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for FINKELSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for FINKELSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2020 | Knife,Security Guard,Stabbed,Workplace ViolenceFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 8 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for FINKELSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for FINKELSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for FINKELSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for FINKELSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FINKELSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-12 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2025-04-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2021-07-14 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2020-02-24 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 6 | 5 | $0 | |
| 2020-02-14 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on FINKELSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is FINKELSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY's OSHA violation history?
- FINKELSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 7 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does FINKELSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY's safety record compare to its industry?
- FINKELSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY operates in the libraries and archives industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.5.
- Has FINKELSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving FINKELSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY.