DAMALOS & SONS

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DAMALOS & SONS — a industry sector 00 facility located at SOUTH OF INTERCHANGE 12/MILE POST 96.23, ELIZABETH, NJ 07207 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $128,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2000-04-12.

This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.

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 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 6, 2000 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 11, 2000. 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 per-citation average of $42,666.67 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The enforcement record for Damalos & Sons reveals a profound and systemic disregard for foundational life-safety protocols,