CITY OF SEA ISLE CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CITY OF SEA ISLE CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS — a facilities support services facility located at 401 JFK BOULEVARD, SEA ISLE CITY, NJ 08243 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $43,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-01-13.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $43,200.00 is more than 10.4× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561210). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.
State Context: Within NJ, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 26, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 15, 2021. Of the 11 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 $43,200.00 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 $3,927.27 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of the Sea Isle City Department of Public Works revealed a pervasive breakdown in fundamental safety management
This facility's $43,200 penalty is higher than 71% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561210 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $33,561.
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What OSHA violations was CITY OF SEA ISLE CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS cited for?
CITY OF SEA ISLE CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS received 11 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $43,200.00. The inspection opened on 2021-01-13.
How much was CITY OF SEA ISLE CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $43,200.00 against CITY OF SEA ISLE CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS in SEA ISLE CITY, NJ. Average per citation: $3,927.27.
Is CITY OF SEA ISLE CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CITY OF SEA ISLE CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS has a risk score of 23 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 Facilities Support Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $43,200.00 is above the industry average.