Establishment profile
KUEHNE CHEMICAL CO., INC.
86 HACKENSACK AVE., KEARNY, NJ, 07032
Operated by Kuehne Chemical Company, Inc · 1 of 3 establishments
EIN 221814774
Summary
KUEHNE CHEMICAL CO., INC. has accumulated 64 OSHA violations across 11 inspections over 44 years of recorded history, with $115,971 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 90 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KUEHNE CHEMICAL CO., INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and EPA environmental compliance records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
64% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 6 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 26 citations in this view · $88,961 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 3 | 3 | $5,495 | Dec 1990 | Mar 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 J02 | 2 | 2 | $8,425 | Nov 2008 | Mar 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $1,750 | Oct 1997 | Nov 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 2 | 2 | $900 | Jun 1982 | Nov 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 I | 2 | 2 | $450 | Oct 1997 | Nov 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $12,805 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 I | 1 | 1 | $12,805 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 E03 V | 1 | 1 | $7,200 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 N | 1 | 1 | $7,200 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 J05 | 1 | 1 | $7,200 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 L01 | 1 | 1 | $7,200 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | $5,195 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2018 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $2,450 | Nov 2008 | Nov 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 B02 | 1 | 1 | $2,136 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 D01 | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | Nov 2008 | Nov 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 A02 IV | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | Oct 1997 | Oct 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 A02 XIVB | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | Oct 1997 | Oct 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Nov 2008 | Nov 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0254 D09 III | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Nov 2008 | Nov 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 A02 XIVG | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Oct 1997 | Oct 1997 |
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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 3251 within NJ. Peer group: 90 employers. This establishment has 64 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 83 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 KUEHNE CHEMICAL CO., INC.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 1997 | BURN,WORK RULES,FIRE,MECHANIC,WELDING,BACK,ARM,COMBUSTIBLE DUST,POWDER,ARC WELDING | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 8+ years. Most recent activity: 8 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for KUEHNE CHEMICAL CO., INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for KUEHNE CHEMICAL CO., INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for KUEHNE CHEMICAL CO., INC.. 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 KUEHNE CHEMICAL CO., INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility · $108,400 in assessed penalties.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KUEHNE CHEMICAL CO 86 N HACKENSACK AVE · KEARNY, NJ, 07032 | Air | No Violation Identified QNCR 5 | 2 | 7 | $108,400 | Aug 2024 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for KUEHNE CHEMICAL CO., INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseCHEMICAL DELIVERY ORDERcontract · Last action 2025-10-24$3,524,304
- Department of DefenseYEAR 4 DALECARLIA SODIUM HYPOCHLORITEcontract · Last action 2025-01-22$1,617,961
- Department of DefenseYEAR 1 DALECARLIA SODIUM HYPOCHLORITEcontract · Last action 2023-12-26$926,357
- Department of DefenseOY 1 BULK LIQUID SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 12%contract · Last action 2015-11-24$636,037
- Department of DefenseDO 0009 SODIUM HYPOCHLORITEcontract · Last action 2015-11-23$623,542
- Department of DefenseOY 1 BULK LIQUID SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 12%contract · Last action 2016-04-08$592,804
- Department of DefenseYEAR 2 DALECARLIA SODIUM HYPOCHLORITEcontract · Last action 2023-05-30$498,960
- Department of DefenseYEAR 2 DALECARLIA SODIUM HYPOCHLORITEcontract · Last action 2022-08-26$498,960
- Department of DefenseDELIVERY ORDER FOR SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE - WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT, WASHINGTON, DCcontract · Last action 2024-06-12$498,624
- Department of DefenseSODIUM HYPOCHLORITE YEAR THREE DELIVERY ORDERcontract · Last action 2020-11-23$498,624
- Department of DefenseSODIUM HYPOCHLORITE DELIVERY ORDER YEAR THREEcontract · Last action 2020-08-20$498,624
- Department of DefenseSODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 6 MONTH EXTENSIONcontract · Last action 2024-05-15$494,111
- Department of DefenseSODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 6 MONTH EXTENSION YEAR THREE DELIVERY ORDERcontract · Last action 2024-04-23$483,796
- Department of DefenseDELIVERY ORDER FOR THE DELIVERY OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE TO THE WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT, WASHINGTON, DCcontract · Last action 2025-12-14$475,077
- Department of DefenseDELIVERY ORDER FOR YEAR 2,DALECARLIA,SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE PURCHASEcontract · Last action 2023-09-06$468,098
- Department of DefenseSODIUM HYPOCHLORITE DELIVERY ORDERcontract · Last action 2023-02-17$465,256
- Department of DefenseSODIUM HYPOCHLORITE DELIVERY ORDER FOR THE WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT.contract · Last action 2024-12-19$461,973
- Department of DefenseYEAR 2 DALECARLIA SODIUM HYPOCHLORITEcontract · Last action 2025-02-12$460,932
- Department of DefenseYEAR 3 DALECARLIA SODIUM HYPOCHLORITEcontract · Last action 2025-02-12$457,377
- Department of DefenseYEAR 1 DALECARLIA SODIUM HYPOCHLORITEcontract · Last action 2023-05-23$453,215
- Department of DefenseSODIUM HYPOCHLORITEcontract · Last action 2018-05-03$451,411
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE OPTION YR 1contract · Last action 2018-04-20$448,003
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF DELIVERY ORDER FOR 320 TON OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE.contract · Last action 2018-04-20$443,527
- Department of DefenseSODIUM HYPOCHLORITE YR TWO DO 04contract · Last action 2020-02-24$442,418
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITEcontract · Last action 2018-05-03$441,557
- Department of DefenseSODIUM HYPOCHLORITE OPTION YR 1 DO 0007contract · Last action 2018-05-03$435,430
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE OPTION YR 1contract · Last action 2018-05-03$433,374
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITEcontract · Last action 2018-05-03$430,936
- Department of DefenseSODIUM HYPOCHLORITEcontract · Last action 2016-03-11$419,444
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE OPTION YR 1contract · Last action 2018-05-03$419,375
- Department of DefenseYEAR 2 DALECARLIA SODIUM HYPOCHLORITEcontract · Last action 2024-12-19$418,635
- Department of DefenseBULK LIQUID SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE, 12.5 %contract · Last action 2014-03-25$415,958
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE OPTION YR 2contract · Last action 2018-04-25$412,104
- Department of DefenseYEAR 1 DALECARLIA SODIUM HYPOCHLORITEcontract · Last action 2024-04-25$400,483
- Department of DefenseDELIVERY ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE FOR THE WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT.contract · Last action 2024-09-03$390,011
- Department of DefenseSODIUM HYPOCHLORITE OPTION YR 2contract · Last action 2018-07-24$387,289
- Department of DefenseOY 1 BULK LIQUID SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 12%contract · Last action 2015-12-18$382,644
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE OPTION YR 1 DO 0008contract · Last action 2018-05-03$380,263
- Department of DefenseDELIVERY ORDER FOR SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE - DALECARLIA AND MCMILLANcontract · Last action 2019-04-25$376,761
- Department of DefenseSODIUM HYPOCHLORITE DELIVERY ORDERcontract · Last action 2018-09-07$373,857
- Department of DefenseSODIUM HYPOCHLORITEcontract · Last action 2022-12-27$366,167
- Department of Defense320 DRY TON OF SODIUM HYPO TO WASHINGTON AQUEDUCTcontract · Last action 2019-08-15$364,900
- Department of DefenseDO 0004 DELVERY SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE DALEcontract · Last action 2014-02-06$353,414
- Department of DefenseBULK LIQUID SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE, 12.5 %contract · Last action 2014-02-14$350,688
- Department of DefenseSODIUM HYPOCHLORITE DELIVERY ORDER FOR THE DALECARLIA WTP AT THE WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT.contract · Last action 2024-04-24$349,987
- Department of DefenseSODIUM HYPOCHLORITE YEAR TWOcontract · Last action 2024-05-02$344,729
- Department of Defense320 TONS OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE TO WASHINGTON AQUEDUCTcontract · Last action 2019-07-17$344,169
- Department of DefenseDELIVERY ORDER FOR SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE - DALECARLIA WTP&MCMILLAN WTPcontract · Last action 2019-04-05$341,705
- Department of DefenseSODIUM HYPOCHLORITE YEAR THREEcontract · Last action 2022-09-16$341,422
- Department of DefenseSODIUM HYPOCHLORITE YEAR TWOcontract · Last action 2019-11-21$337,863
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 325180 - OTHER BASIC INORGANIC CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2025-12-14. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-29 | Referral | 5 | 2 | $36,000 | |
| 2016-09-22 | Planned | 6 | 6 | $38,136 | |
| 2014-06-12 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-08-12 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-05-22 | Planned | 19 | 14 | $14,650 | |
| 2008-05-20 | Planned | 12 | 12 | $15,925 | |
| 1998-05-07 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-09-12 | Referral | 13 | 12 | $8,000 | |
| 1990-08-22 | Referral | 7 | 6 | $3,260 | |
| 1985-09-23 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-05-25 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
KUEHNE CHEMICAL CO., INC. is one of 3 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Kuehne Chemical Company, Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Kuehne Chemical Company, Inc across all 3 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Kuehne Chemical Company, Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- KUEHNE CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.DELAWARE CITY, DE — 1 federal enforcement record
- KUEHNE CHEMICAL CO INCLinden, NJ — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Kuehne Chemical Company, Inc locationsParent rollup
- NAICS 325All employers in this industry
- Employers in NJState-wide enforcement data
- Industry in NJIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KUEHNE CHEMICAL CO., INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Kuehne Chemical Company, Inc, which operates 3 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is KUEHNE CHEMICAL CO., INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- KUEHNE CHEMICAL CO., INC. has 11 OSHA inspections on record with 64 violations and $115,971 in total penalties.