Tier 3 Elevated

B.R.S. PRODUCTS INC.

📍 550 9TH STREET, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1999-04-21
$214,900.00
Total Penalties
69
Citations
50/100
Risk Score
320
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, B.R.S. PRODUCTS INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 550 9TH STREET, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 69 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $214,900.00. The inspection case was opened on 1999-04-21.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

State Context: Within NJ, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 69 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 September 24, 1997 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 11, 1999. Of the 69 total citations, 15 (22%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $214,900.00 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 $3,114.49 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement action against B.R.S. Products Inc. represents a severe breakdown in fundamental industrial safety protocols,

Citation Matrix — 69 Citations
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,600.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 24, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(b)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $1,600.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 24, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(i)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,600.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 24, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(04)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $1,600.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 24, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(04)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: September 24, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(04)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 24, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(01)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 24, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(01)
Mechanical Power Presses
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: September 24, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $1,600.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 24, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 24, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $1,600.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 24, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $2,800.00Gravity: 05Issued: September 24, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $2,800.00Gravity: 05Issued: September 24, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $3,200.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 24, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(02)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $3,200.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 24, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was B.R.S. PRODUCTS INC. cited for?

B.R.S. PRODUCTS INC. received 69 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $214,900.00. The inspection opened on 1999-04-21.

How much was B.R.S. PRODUCTS INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $214,900.00 against B.R.S. PRODUCTS INC. in HOBOKEN, NJ. Average per citation: $3,114.49.

Is B.R.S. PRODUCTS INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, B.R.S. PRODUCTS INC. has a risk score of 50 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

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 $214,900.00 is above the industry average.