KEARNY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KEARNY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS — a facilities support services facility located at 357 BERGEN AVENUE, KEARNY, NJ 07032 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 31 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $54,700.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-06-25.
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 $54,700.00 is more than 13.2× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561210). 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 99th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 31 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 May 11, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 14, 2021. Of the 31 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 $54,700.00 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 $1,764.52 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for the Kearny Department of Public Works reveals a systemic failure to maintain basic safety
This facility's $54,700 penalty is higher than 80% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561210 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $33,561.
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What OSHA violations was KEARNY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS cited for?
KEARNY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS received 31 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $54,700.00. The inspection opened on 2021-06-25.
How much was KEARNY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $54,700.00 against KEARNY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS in KEARNY, NJ. Average per citation: $1,764.52.
Is KEARNY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, KEARNY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS has a risk score of 35 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 Facilities Support Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $54,700.00 is above the industry average.