WAYNE, NJ —
OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN WOODCARVING
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of AMERICAN WOODCARVING in 1123 NEWARK POMPTON TURNPIKE, WAYNE, NJ 07470 (NAICS 321999). OSHA activity number 348334913.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- AMERICAN WOODCARVING
- Site address
- 1123 NEWARK POMPTON TURNPIKE
- City
- WAYNE
- State
- NJ
- ZIP
- 07470
- Mailing
- 1123 ROUTE 23 SOUTH, WAYNE, NJ 07470
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 321999
- Employees
- 8
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Dec 11, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $4,256 · Current $2,200 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a) Front Door - The Front Door emergency exit was not kept free as it was obstructed by wooden boards in the door way which could contribute to exacerbation of a fire on or about 6/25/2025.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2200
- — Z (S) $4256
1910.305 B02 I
- Issued
- Dec 11, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $2,128 · Current $1,550 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:(a) a) Painting Room - An employee are spray painting signs in a room where an outlet box did not have a faceplate which could expose employees to sparking hazards on or about 6/25/2025.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1550
- — Z (S) $2128
1910.334 A02 II
- Issued
- Dec 11, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $2,128 · Current $1,550 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii):There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service: a) Router Room/CNC Machine Room - An extension cord with a damaged outer jacket was being used to power energy to a fan exposing employees to electrical shock on or about 6/25/2025.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1550
- — Z (S) $2128
1910.37 B02
- Issued
- Dec 11, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2):Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit": a) The Shop - Employees are preparing and combining signs in the shop while metal rods were obstructing the view of the emergency exit sign exposing employees to delayed evacuation and smoke inhalation hazards on or about 6/25/2025.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Dec 11, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:(a)(LOCATION)(IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATION(S) AND CONDITION(S))(DESCRIBE HAZARD(S))NOTE: APPLIES WHEREVER EXTINGUISHERS ARE PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE USE INCLUDING EXTINGUISHERS ON THE OUTSIDE OF WORKPLACE BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES a) Front Door Entrance - Fire extinguishers were not identified so that they were readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury on or about 6/24/2025. b) Paint Room - Fire extinguishers were not identified so that they were readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury on or about 6/24/2025.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 348334913.
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