Tier 5 Standard

CAMS CONTRACTING LLC

📍 545 KEARNY AVE, KEARNY, NJ 07032🏭 Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers (NAICS 423320)📅 2013-10-02
$4,940.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
1/100
Risk Score
373
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CAMS CONTRACTING LLC — a brick, stone, and related construction material merchant wholesalers facility located at 545 KEARNY AVE, KEARNY, NJ 07032 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,940.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-10-02.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $4,940.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423320). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.

State Context: Within NJ, this facility's penalty places it at the 83th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 October 24, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 13, 2013. Of the 3 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 total proposed penalty of $4,940.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (NJ)

This facility's $4,940 penalty is higher than 48% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423320 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,463.

$6,463
State Avg
$4,940
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,820.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 24, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,820.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 24, 2013Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(01)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $1,300.00Gravity: 5Issued: October 24, 2013Abated: Pending
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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was CAMS CONTRACTING LLC cited for?

CAMS CONTRACTING LLC received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,940.00. The inspection opened on 2013-10-02.

How much was CAMS CONTRACTING LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $4,940.00 against CAMS CONTRACTING LLC in KEARNY, NJ. Average per citation: $1,646.67.

Is CAMS CONTRACTING LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CAMS CONTRACTING LLC has a risk score of 1 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $4,940.00 is below the industry average.