MAPEI EAST CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MAPEI EAST CORPORATION — a all other miscellaneous chemical product and preparation manufacturing facility located at OFF WHITEHEAD AVE. (AT RR TRACKS), SOUTH RIVER, NJ 08882 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,869.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-12-01.
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 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $2,869.00 is 66% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325998). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within NJ, this facility's penalty places it at the 75th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 December 30, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 23, 2009. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $2,869.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $2,869 penalty is higher than 41% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 325998 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $19,042.
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What OSHA violations was MAPEI EAST CORPORATION cited for?
MAPEI EAST CORPORATION received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,869.00. The inspection opened on 2008-12-01.
How much was MAPEI EAST CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,869.00 against MAPEI EAST CORPORATION in SOUTH RIVER, NJ. Average per citation: $1,434.50.
Is MAPEI EAST CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MAPEI EAST CORPORATION has a risk score of 1 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 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $2,869.00 is below the industry average.