DB SCHENKER, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DB SCHENKER, INC. — a freight transportation arrangement facility located at 120 CENTRAL AVE, KEARNY, NJ 07032 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $12,055.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-07-25.
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 $12,055.00 is more than 2.8× 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 94th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 January 24, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 1 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 $12,055.00 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 $12,055.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $12,055 penalty is higher than 81% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 488510 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,357.
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What OSHA violations was DB SCHENKER, INC. cited for?
DB SCHENKER, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $12,055.00. The inspection opened on 2022-07-25.
How much was DB SCHENKER, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $12,055.00 against DB SCHENKER, INC. in KEARNY, NJ. Average per citation: $12,055.00.
Is DB SCHENKER, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DB SCHENKER, INC. has a risk score of 2 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 $12,055.00 is above the industry average.