HARPER PACKING CO., INC.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HARPER PACKING CO., INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 503 HERON DRIVE, BRIDGEPORT, NJ 08014 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,190.00. The inspection case was opened on 1990-01-30.

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.

State Context: Within NJ, this facility's penalty places it at the 90th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 6 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 7, 1990 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 13, 1992. Of the 12 total citations, 12 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $8,190.00 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.