INTERSTATE WASTE SERVICES INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, INTERSTATE WASTE SERVICES INC. — a solid waste collection facility located at 110 EVERGREEN AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07114 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $156,259.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-01-13.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $156,259.00 is more than 37.6× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 562111). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.
State Context: Within NJ, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 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 July 13, 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 per-citation average of $156,259.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against Interstate Waste Services Inc. underscores a profound failure in the facility’s fundamental obligation to
This facility's $156,259 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 562111 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,171.
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What OSHA violations was INTERSTATE WASTE SERVICES INC. cited for?
INTERSTATE WASTE SERVICES INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $156,259.00. The inspection opened on 2023-01-13.
How much was INTERSTATE WASTE SERVICES INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $156,259.00 against INTERSTATE WASTE SERVICES INC. in NEWARK, NJ. Average per citation: $156,259.00.
Is INTERSTATE WASTE SERVICES INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, INTERSTATE WASTE SERVICES INC. has a risk score of 25 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 Solid Waste Collection facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $156,259.00 is above the industry average.