PURRFECT ENTERPRISES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PURRFECT ENTERPRISES, INC. — a drycleaning and laundry services (except coin-operated) facility located at 262 CLINTON STREET, PATERSON, NJ 07522 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 24 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $30,660.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-12-28.
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 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $30,660.00 is more than 10.7× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 812320). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.
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 24 citations spanning 10 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 May 23, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 14, 2016. Of the 24 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 $30,660.00 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 $1,277.50 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Purrfect Enterprises, Inc. reveals a pervasive breakdown in fundamental safety management
This facility's $30,660 penalty is higher than 84% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 812320 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $25,937.
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What OSHA violations was PURRFECT ENTERPRISES, INC. cited for?
PURRFECT ENTERPRISES, INC. received 24 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $30,660.00. The inspection opened on 2015-12-28.
How much was PURRFECT ENTERPRISES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $30,660.00 against PURRFECT ENTERPRISES, INC. in PATERSON, NJ. Average per citation: $1,277.50.
Is PURRFECT ENTERPRISES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PURRFECT ENTERPRISES, INC. has a risk score of 28 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 Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $30,660.00 is above the industry average.