Tier 1 Critical

MJP CONSTRUCTION CO., INC

📍 TOWER OF AMERICA, PHASE II, RIVER CT., JERSEY CITY, NJ 07307🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1997-08-22
$159,900.00
Total Penalties
9
Citations
64/100
Risk Score
343
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MJP CONSTRUCTION CO., INC — a industry sector 00 facility located at TOWER OF AMERICA, PHASE II, RIVER CT., JERSEY CITY, NJ 07307 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $159,900.00. The inspection case was opened on 1997-08-22.

This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.

State Context: Within NJ, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 5 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 February 19, 1998 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 24, 1998. Of the 9 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 per-citation average of $17,766.67 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The enforcement record for MJP Construction Co., Inc. at the Tower of America

Citation Matrix — 9 Citations
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(01)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $42,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 19, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(01)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $42,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 19, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(02)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $33,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 19, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(03)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $33,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 19, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
Fall Protection (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $1,200.00Gravity: 02Issued: February 19, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(01)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $4,200.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 19, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(02)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 19, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(03)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 19, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(04)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 19, 1998Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was MJP CONSTRUCTION CO., INC cited for?

MJP CONSTRUCTION CO., INC received 9 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $159,900.00. The inspection opened on 1997-08-22.

How much was MJP CONSTRUCTION CO., INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $159,900.00 against MJP CONSTRUCTION CO., INC in JERSEY CITY, NJ. Average per citation: $17,766.67.

Is MJP CONSTRUCTION CO., INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, MJP CONSTRUCTION CO., INC has a risk score of 64 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $159,900.00 is above the industry average.