LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL — a elementary and secondary schools facility located at LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL 121 BEECH STREET, KEARNY, NJ 07032 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-12-16.
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 2.3 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 0.7 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $25,600.00 is more than 14.0× the national average of $1,831.95 for facilities in the Education sector (NAICS 611110). This sector encompasses 10,394 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $19.0M.
State Context: Within NJ, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 March 18, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 5, 2015. Of the 4 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 $25,600.00 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 $6,400.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action at Lincoln Middle School reveals a systemic breakdown in chemical safety management and emergency preparedness, which is particularly concerning for an educational environment. The citation pattern—specifically the absence of a written hazard communication program, inadequate labeling, and a failure to provide employee
This facility's $25,600 penalty is higher than 85% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 611110 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $14,525.
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What OSHA violations was LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL cited for?
LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL received 4 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,600.00. The inspection opened on 2014-12-16.
How much was LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,600.00 against LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL in KEARNY, NJ. Average per citation: $6,400.00.
Is LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL has a risk score of 7 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 Elementary and Secondary Schools facilities is $1,831.95. This facility penalty of $25,600.00 is above the industry average.