ASCO ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS CO., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ASCO ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS CO., INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 7 EASTMANS RD, PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 26 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $36,329.00. The inspection case was opened on 1992-03-24.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
State Context: Within NJ, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 26 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 12 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 12, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 13, 1993. Of the 26 total citations, 15 (58%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $36,329.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $1,397.27 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was ASCO ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS CO., INC. cited for?
ASCO ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS CO., INC. received 26 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $36,329.00. The inspection opened on 1992-03-24.
How much was ASCO ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS CO., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $36,329.00 against ASCO ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS CO., INC. in PARSIPPANY, NJ. Average per citation: $1,397.27.
Is ASCO ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS CO., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ASCO ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS CO., INC. has a risk score of 30 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $36,329.00 is above the industry average.