P. J. GRECO SONS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, P. J. GRECO SONS, INC. — a wholesale trade agents and brokers facility located at 1454 FREEPORT ROAD, TARENTUM, PA 15084 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 17 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $9,984.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-06-09.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $9,984.00 is 93% above the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 425120). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 17 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 August 26, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 1, 2017. Of the 17 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 total proposed penalty of $9,984.00 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 $9,984 penalty is higher than 91% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 425120 industry in PA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,730.
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What OSHA violations was P. J. GRECO SONS, INC. cited for?
P. J. GRECO SONS, INC. received 17 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $9,984.00. The inspection opened on 2016-06-09.
How much was P. J. GRECO SONS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $9,984.00 against P. J. GRECO SONS, INC. in TARENTUM, PA. Average per citation: $587.29.
Is P. J. GRECO SONS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, P. J. GRECO SONS, INC. has a risk score of 19 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $9,984.00 is above the industry average.