J&L USED AUTO PARTS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, J&L USED AUTO PARTS — a recyclable material merchant wholesalers facility located at 65-85 SOUTH FRONT ST 73 SOUTH FRONT ST., ELIZABETH, NJ 07202 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 13 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $23,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-05-09.
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 $23,000.00 is more than 4.4× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423930). 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 97th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 13 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 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 October 11, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 5, 2013. Of the 13 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 $23,000.00 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 $1,769.23 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for J&L Used Auto Parts reveals a systemic and high-risk failure in material handling
This facility's $23,000 penalty is higher than 83% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423930 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $14,258.
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What OSHA violations was J&L USED AUTO PARTS cited for?
J&L USED AUTO PARTS received 13 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $23,000.00. The inspection opened on 2013-05-09.
How much was J&L USED AUTO PARTS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $23,000.00 against J&L USED AUTO PARTS in ELIZABETH, NJ. Average per citation: $1,769.23.
Is J&L USED AUTO PARTS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, J&L USED AUTO PARTS has a risk score of 20 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 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $23,000.00 is above the industry average.