NEW JERSEY IRON, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NEW JERSEY IRON, INC. — a structural steel and precast concrete contractors facility located at 900 RT 1, EDISON, NJ 08817 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $42,656.90. The inspection case was opened on 2023-05-19.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $42,656.90 is more than 11.8× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238120). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within NJ, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th 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: 1 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 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 24, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 29, 2023. Of the 2 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 $21,328.45 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 history for New Jersey Iron, Inc. underscores a profound systemic failure to manage the primary fatality risk
This facility's $42,657 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238120 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,665.
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What OSHA violations was NEW JERSEY IRON, INC. cited for?
NEW JERSEY IRON, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $42,656.90. The inspection opened on 2023-05-19.
How much was NEW JERSEY IRON, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $42,656.90 against NEW JERSEY IRON, INC. in EDISON, NJ. Average per citation: $21,328.45.
Is NEW JERSEY IRON, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NEW JERSEY IRON, INC. has a risk score of 24 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 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $42,656.90 is above the industry average.