FRESHLINE PRODUCE, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FRESHLINE PRODUCE, LLC — a other miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers facility located at 200 CORPORATE DRIVE, MAHWAH, NJ 07430 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $46,776.40. The inspection case was opened on 2021-10-08.
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 2.6 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 $46,776.40 is more than 9.0× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424990). 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 99th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 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 March 31, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 17, 2022. Of the 12 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 $46,776.40 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 $3,898.03 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2021 inspection of Freshline Produce, LLC, underscores a systemic failure to implement foundational
This facility's $46,776 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 424990 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,834.
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What OSHA violations was FRESHLINE PRODUCE, LLC cited for?
FRESHLINE PRODUCE, LLC received 12 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $46,776.40. The inspection opened on 2021-10-08.
How much was FRESHLINE PRODUCE, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $46,776.40 against FRESHLINE PRODUCE, LLC in MAHWAH, NJ. Average per citation: $3,898.03.
Is FRESHLINE PRODUCE, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FRESHLINE PRODUCE, LLC has a risk score of 25 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 Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $46,776.40 is above the industry average.