NOVOLEX DURO BAG
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NOVOLEX DURO BAG — a all other converted paper product manufacturing facility located at 750 DOWD AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NJ 07201 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $28,126.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-06-27.
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 $28,126.00 is more than 3.3× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 322299). 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 98th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 16, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 2, 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 cumulative penalty of $28,126.00 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 $14,063.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Novolex Duro Bag reveals a concentrated failure in powered industrial truck (PIT
This facility's $28,126 penalty is higher than 92% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 322299 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,370.
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What OSHA violations was NOVOLEX DURO BAG cited for?
NOVOLEX DURO BAG received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $28,126.00. The inspection opened on 2023-06-27.
How much was NOVOLEX DURO BAG fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $28,126.00 against NOVOLEX DURO BAG in ELIZABETH, NJ. Average per citation: $14,063.00.
Is NOVOLEX DURO BAG a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NOVOLEX DURO BAG has a risk score of 6 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 Converted Paper Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $28,126.00 is above the industry average.