JUSTRITE FL, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, JUSTRITE FL, INC. — a solid waste landfill facility located at 15960 COUNTY ROAD 672, LITHIA, FL 33547 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $39,179.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-05-16.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $39,179.00 is more than 9.4× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 562212). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.
State Context: Within FL, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 80,682 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,815.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 November 5, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 18, 2024. Of the 3 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 $39,179.00 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 $13,059.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $39,179 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 562212 industry in FL. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,668.
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What OSHA violations was JUSTRITE FL, INC. cited for?
JUSTRITE FL, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $39,179.00. The inspection opened on 2024-05-16.
How much was JUSTRITE FL, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $39,179.00 against JUSTRITE FL, INC. in LITHIA, FL. Average per citation: $13,059.67.
Is JUSTRITE FL, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, JUSTRITE FL, INC. has a risk score of 8 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Solid Waste Landfill facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $39,179.00 is above the industry average.