HOHOKUS DPW WATER PUMP STATIONS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HOHOKUS DPW WATER PUMP STATIONS — a water supply and irrigation systems facility located at 23 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE, HO HO KUS, NJ 07423 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $52,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-12-03.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.4 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 7.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $52,500.00 is more than 12.1× the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221310). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.
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 15 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 5 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 14, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 2, 2016. Of the 15 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 $52,500.00 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 $3,500.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2015 inspection of the Hohokus DPW Water Pump Stations revealed a pervasive failure
This facility's $52,500 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221310 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $21,654.
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What OSHA violations was HOHOKUS DPW WATER PUMP STATIONS cited for?
HOHOKUS DPW WATER PUMP STATIONS received 15 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $52,500.00. The inspection opened on 2015-12-03.
How much was HOHOKUS DPW WATER PUMP STATIONS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $52,500.00 against HOHOKUS DPW WATER PUMP STATIONS in HO HO KUS, NJ. Average per citation: $3,500.00.
Is HOHOKUS DPW WATER PUMP STATIONS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HOHOKUS DPW WATER PUMP STATIONS has a risk score of 27 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Water Supply and Irrigation Systems facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $52,500.00 is above the industry average.