Excel Hobby Blade Corp.: OSHA inspection 348716879
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Open case Planned inspection
Excel Hobby Blade Corp. OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 11
- Proposed penalty
- $21,515
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 8
OSHA opened inspection 348716879 at Excel Hobby Blade Corp. in Paterson, NJ on January 29, 2026 (planned inspection). The record lists 11 violations (8 serious), with $21,515 in proposed penalties and $11,834 current. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1910.147, The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) (3 citations). The case is still open, so penalties can change if it is contested or settled.
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards cited in this inspection
Each rule links to its plain-English page with the official text, how often OSHA cites it nationwide, and training that covers it.
3 citations · $2,731
Abrasive wheel machinery
- 1910.215(a)(4) Work rests
- 1910.215(b)(1)
- 1910.215(b)(9) Exposure adjustment
29 CFR 1904.40
1 citation · $0
- 1904.40(a)
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All 11 citations
Cited standards as published by the source, not predicted violations. “Abate by” is the date OSHA set for the hazard to be fixed.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Exposed | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Abate by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147(c)(4)(i) | Serious | 2 | $11,585.00 | $6,372.00 | July 16, 2026 |
| 01001B | 1910.147(c)(6)(ii) | Serious | 2 | $0.00 | $0.00 | July 16, 2026 |
| 01001C | 1910.147(c)(7)(iv) | Serious | 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 | July 16, 2026 |
| 01002A | 1910.157(c)(1) | Serious | 3 | $4,965.00 | $2,731.00 | Not provided |
| 01002B | 1910.157(g)(1) | Serious | 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 | July 16, 2026 |
| 01003A | 1910.215(a)(4) Work rests | Serious | 3 | $4,965.00 | $2,731.00 | Not provided |
| 01003B | 1910.215(b)(1) Abrasive wheel machinery | Serious | 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Not provided |
| 01003C | 1910.215(b)(9) Exposure adjustment | Serious | 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Not provided |
| 02001 | 1904.40(a) | Other-than-serious | 35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Not provided |
| 02002 | 1910.1200(e)(1) | Other-than-serious | 4 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Not provided |
| 02003 | 1910.1200(f)(6) | Other-than-serious | 2 | $0.00 | $0.00 | July 16, 2026 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was Excel Hobby Blade Corp. fined by OSHA?
For inspection 348716879, OSHA proposed $21,515 in penalties; the current penalty is $11,834. The case is open, so the final amount may change.
What OSHA standards was Excel Hobby Blade Corp. cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.147 (The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)): 3; 29 CFR 1910.215 (Abrasive wheel machinery): 3; 29 CFR 1910.157 (Portable fire extinguishers): 2; 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard communication): 2; 29 CFR 1904.40: 1.
Is OSHA inspection 348716879 closed?
No. The source lists the case as open. Citations can be contested, and penalties often change at an informal conference or settlement.
Where does this OSHA data come from?
From public U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement records, copied nightly. Check the official record on osha.gov before relying on it.