Establishment profile
VITAL SIGNS, INC.
20 CAMPUS RD., TOTOWA, NJ, 07512
339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
Summary
VITAL SIGNS, INC. has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 18 years of recorded history, with $2,625 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 44th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 81 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 80th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
VITAL SIGNS, INC. 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, 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
33% 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. 3 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view · $2,625 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0101 B | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 |
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
Below average violations in NAICS 3391 within NJ. Peer group: 81 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for VITAL SIGNS, INC.. 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 VITAL SIGNS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 11+ years. Most recent activity: 11 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 VITAL SIGNS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for VITAL SIGNS, 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 VITAL SIGNS, 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 VITAL SIGNS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for VITAL SIGNS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for VITAL SIGNS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of Veterans AffairsPURCHASE OF ENFLOW INFUSION UNITS.contract · Last action 2013-06-28$36,450
- Department of Veterans AffairsANESTHESIA CIRCUITScontract · Last action 2016-06-16$29,088
- Department of Veterans AffairsNUCLEAR MEDICINE 30 MCIcontract · Last action 2009-01-05$28,500
- Department of Veterans Affairs8 LITER CONCENTRATORS WITH O2 MONITORScontract · Last action 2011-02-07$24,570
- Department of Veterans AffairsCONTROLLER POWER UNIT: P/N# 980121contract · Last action 2008-06-30$23,725
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-09-26$19,649
- Department of Health and Human ServicesAIR NATIONAL GUARD PROJECT FOR FIELD MEDICAL SUPPLIEScontract · Last action 2012-02-27$16,156
- Department of DefenseENFLOW WARMER UNITcontract · Last action 2009-09-17$16,000
- Department of Veterans AffairsENFLOW WARMING SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2014-06-23$12,825
- Department of Veterans AffairsENFLOW WARMER/CONTROLLERcontract · Last action 2012-07-25$12,350
- Department of DefenseBLOOD & FLUID WARMERcontract · Last action 2009-05-19$11,368
- Department of Veterans AffairsLARYNGOSCOPE HANDLEScontract · Last action 2013-09-10$9,007
- Department of Veterans AffairsDISPOSABLE CARTRIDGEScontract · Last action 2013-07-22$9,000
- Department of DefenseENFLOW IV FLUID/BLOOD WARMINGcontract · Last action 2010-04-16$8,975
- Department of DefenseBLOOD WARMERcontract · Last action 2012-04-22$8,963
- Department of Veterans AffairsLARYNGOSCOPES AND BLADEScontract · Last action 2012-09-28$8,254
- Department of Veterans AffairsANESTHESIA CUSTOM PACKScontract · Last action 2014-02-12$7,734
- Department of Veterans AffairsLARYNGOSCOPE HANDLEcontract · Last action 2013-01-08$6,900
- Department of Veterans AffairsBLOOD/FLUID WARMING UNITS&DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGES (2ND QUARTER DUAL 2237 REQUIREMENTcontract · Last action 2013-06-19$5,940
- Department of Veterans AffairsMEDICAL EQUIPMENT&SUPPLIEScontract · Last action 2010-10-22$5,940
- Department of Health and Human ServicesMED SURGEcontract · Last action 2011-09-14$5,851
- Department of Veterans AffairsBAG,PRESSURE INFUSION,SOLUTION,SOLUTION BAG SIZEcontract · Last action 2008-03-04$4,921
- Department of Veterans AffairsBAG,PRESSURE INFUSION,SOLUTION,SOLUTION BAG SIZEcontract · Last action 2007-12-14$4,736
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-10-02$4,591
- Department of Health and Human ServicesTAS::75 4552 001::TAScontract · Last action 2010-08-17$4,557
- Department of Veterans AffairsCIRCUIT, ANESTHESIA, ADULT, EXPANDABLEcontract · Last action 2008-07-28$4,507
- Department of Veterans AffairsCIRCUIT, ANESTHESIA, ADULT, EXPANDABLEcontract · Last action 2008-04-28$4,507
- Department of Veterans AffairsCIRCUIT, ANESTHESIA, ADULT, EXPANDABLEcontract · Last action 2007-12-31$4,507
- Department of Veterans AffairsCIRCUIT, ANESTHESIA, ADULT, EXPANDABLEcontract · Last action 2007-11-20$4,507
- Department of Veterans AffairsADULT CIRCUIT FOR ANESTHESIAcontract · Last action 2008-03-05$4,433
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-09-24$4,420
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-11-10$4,342
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2009-04-03$4,305
- Department of Veterans AffairsMEDICAL, DENTAL & VETERINARY EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIEScontract · Last action 2009-09-25$4,247
- Department of Veterans AffairsMEDICAL SUPPLIEScontract · Last action 2010-03-25$4,097
- Department of Veterans AffairsMEDICAL SUPPLIEScontract · Last action 2009-09-04$4,097
- Department of Veterans AffairsMEDICAL SUPPLIEScontract · Last action 2009-05-28$3,968
- Department of Veterans AffairsBAG,PRESSURE INFUSION,SOLUTION,SOLUTION BAG SIZEcontract · Last action 2008-07-14$3,893
- Department of Veterans AffairsMEDICAL SUPPLIEScontract · Last action 2010-05-21$3,716
- Department of Veterans AffairsMEDICAL SUPPLIEScontract · Last action 2009-05-07$3,716
- Department of Veterans AffairsADULT CIRCUIT FOR ANESTHESIAcontract · Last action 2008-05-27$3,713
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-10-22$3,668
- Department of Veterans AffairsMEDICAL/SURGICAL SUPPLIEScontract · Last action 2011-07-07$3,608
- Department of Veterans AffairsFLUID WARMERScontract · Last action 2014-09-16$3,555
- Department of Veterans AffairsMEDICAL SUPPLIEScontract · Last action 2010-04-28$3,501
- Department of Veterans AffairsMEDICAL SUPPLIEScontract · Last action 2010-02-19$3,501
- Department of Veterans AffairsADULT ANESTHESIA CIRCUITScontract · Last action 2009-11-25$3,501
- Department of Veterans AffairsANESTHESIA SUPPLIEScontract · Last action 2009-10-14$3,501
- Department of Veterans AffairsMEDICAL SUPPLIEScontract · Last action 2009-09-01$3,501
- Department of Veterans AffairsMEDICAL SUPPLIEScontract · Last action 2009-08-05$3,501
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 339112 - SURGICAL AND MEDICAL INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2018-04-09. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-07-21 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-11-16 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $2,625 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on VITAL SIGNS, 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is VITAL SIGNS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- VITAL SIGNS, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 3 violations and $2,625 in total penalties.
- How does VITAL SIGNS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- VITAL SIGNS, INC. operates in the surgical and medical instrument manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.