MAHWAH WATER DEPARTMENT
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MAHWAH WATER DEPARTMENT — a water supply and irrigation systems facility located at 142 NORTH RAILROAD AVENUE, MAHWAH, NJ 07430 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $36,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-05-26.
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 2.4 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 7.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $36,400.00 is more than 8.4× the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221310). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.
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 10 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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 June 15, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 2, 2016. Of the 10 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 $36,400.00 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 $3,640.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of the Mahwah Water Department revealed a systemic breakdown of fundamental safety protocols, characterized by a high
This facility's $36,400 penalty is higher than 85% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221310 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $21,654.
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What OSHA violations was MAHWAH WATER DEPARTMENT cited for?
MAHWAH WATER DEPARTMENT received 10 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $36,400.00. The inspection opened on 2016-05-26.
How much was MAHWAH WATER DEPARTMENT fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $36,400.00 against MAHWAH WATER DEPARTMENT in MAHWAH, NJ. Average per citation: $3,640.00.
Is MAHWAH WATER DEPARTMENT a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MAHWAH WATER DEPARTMENT has a risk score of 22 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 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $36,400.00 is above the industry average.