Tier 5 Standard

CJ KOREA EXPRESS USA INC.

📍 901 CASTLE RD., SECAUCUS, NJ 07094🏭 Freight Transportation Arrangement (NAICS 488510)📅 2014-07-10
$5,400.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
367
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CJ KOREA EXPRESS USA INC. — a freight transportation arrangement facility located at 901 CASTLE RD., SECAUCUS, NJ 07094 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-07-10.

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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $5,400.00 is 27% above the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 488510). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.

State Context: Within NJ, this facility's penalty places it at the 85th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 August 28, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 24, 2014. Of the 4 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 $5,400.00 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 $5,400 penalty is higher than 58% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 488510 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,357.

$8,357
State Avg
$5,400
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $2,700.00Gravity: 5Issued: August 28, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $2,700.00Gravity: 5Issued: August 28, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(08)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: August 28, 2014Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: August 28, 2014Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was CJ KOREA EXPRESS USA INC. cited for?

CJ KOREA EXPRESS USA INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,400.00. The inspection opened on 2014-07-10.

How much was CJ KOREA EXPRESS USA INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $5,400.00 against CJ KOREA EXPRESS USA INC. in SECAUCUS, NJ. Average per citation: $1,350.00.

Is CJ KOREA EXPRESS USA INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CJ KOREA EXPRESS USA INC. has a risk score of 3 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 Freight Transportation Arrangement facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $5,400.00 is above the industry average.