NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENTIFIC CO., INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENTIFIC CO., INC. — a medical equipment and supplies manufacturing facility located at 44 TALMADGE RD., EDISON, NJ 08818 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 35 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $85,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-04-14.
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 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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $85,400.00 is more than 13.3× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 339111). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
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 35 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 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 October 6, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 30, 2011. Of the 35 total citations, 13 (37%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $85,400.00 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 $2,440.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. reveals a catastrophic breakdown in industrial hygiene and
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What OSHA violations was NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENTIFIC CO., INC. cited for?
NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENTIFIC CO., INC. received 35 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $85,400.00. The inspection opened on 2011-04-14.
How much was NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENTIFIC CO., INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $85,400.00 against NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENTIFIC CO., INC. in EDISON, NJ. Average per citation: $2,440.00.
Is NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENTIFIC CO., INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENTIFIC CO., INC. has a risk score of 42 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 Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $85,400.00 is above the industry average.