CAMBRIDGE PAVERS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CAMBRIDGE PAVERS, INC. — a concrete block and brick manufacturing facility located at 10 HAVENWOOD COURT, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $73,747.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-08-25.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $73,747.00 is more than 8.8× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327331). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
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 7 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 2 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 February 16, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 14, 2024. Of the 7 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $73,747.00 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 $10,535.29 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Cambridge Pavers, Inc. reveals a troubling pattern of mechanical and environmental neglect
This facility's $73,747 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327331 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $17,371.
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What OSHA violations was CAMBRIDGE PAVERS, INC. cited for?
CAMBRIDGE PAVERS, INC. received 7 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $73,747.00. The inspection opened on 2023-08-25.
How much was CAMBRIDGE PAVERS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $73,747.00 against CAMBRIDGE PAVERS, INC. in LAKEWOOD, NJ. Average per citation: $10,535.29.
Is CAMBRIDGE PAVERS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CAMBRIDGE PAVERS, INC. has a risk score of 17 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 Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $73,747.00 is above the industry average.