JOHN BROWN, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, JOHN BROWN, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 35 BLANCHARD ST., NEWARK, NJ 07105 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 32 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $90,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1992-12-26.
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.
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 32 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 18, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 23, 1993. Of the 32 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 $90,000.00 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 $2,812.50 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against John Brown, Inc. in late 1992 represented
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What OSHA violations was JOHN BROWN, INC. cited for?
JOHN BROWN, INC. received 32 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $90,000.00. The inspection opened on 1992-12-26.
How much was JOHN BROWN, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $90,000.00 against JOHN BROWN, INC. in NEWARK, NJ. Average per citation: $2,812.50.
Is JOHN BROWN, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, JOHN BROWN, INC. has a risk score of 43 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $90,000.00 is above the industry average.