H. BARRON IRON WORKS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, H. BARRON IRON WORKS, INC. — a ornamental and architectural metal work manufacturing facility located at 316 WATER STREET, GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ 08030 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $3,900.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-05-16.
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 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $3,900.00 is 39% below the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332323). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within NJ, this facility's penalty places it at the 80th 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: 3 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 April 12, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 9, 2021. 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 total proposed penalty of $3,900.00 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.
This facility's $3,900 penalty is higher than 59% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332323 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,267.
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What OSHA violations was H. BARRON IRON WORKS, INC. cited for?
H. BARRON IRON WORKS, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $3,900.00. The inspection opened on 2012-05-16.
How much was H. BARRON IRON WORKS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $3,900.00 against H. BARRON IRON WORKS, INC. in GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ. Average per citation: $1,300.00.
Is H. BARRON IRON WORKS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, H. BARRON IRON WORKS, INC. has a risk score of 1 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 Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $3,900.00 is below the industry average.