Tier 3 Elevated

RIVER BAY CORP.

📍 175 DREISER LOOP, BRONX, NY 10475🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1998-07-29
$70,000.00
Total Penalties
33
Citations
54/100
Risk Score
339
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RIVER BAY CORP. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 175 DREISER LOOP, BRONX, NY 10475 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 33 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $70,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1998-07-29.

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.

State Context: Within NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 33 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 13 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 November 10, 1998 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 28, 1999. Of the 33 total citations, 7 (21%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $70,000.00 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 $2,121.21 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement action against River Bay Corp. revealed a pervasive breakdown in fundamental safety management, characterized by a high

Citation Matrix — 33 Citations
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 02Issued: November 10, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(03)
Repeat
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: November 10, 1998Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 28, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 28, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.37(f)(05)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 28, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(k)(02)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 28, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(05)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 28, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 28, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 28, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 28, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(b)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 28, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.242(b)
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 28, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 28, 1999Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 28, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(06)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: January 28, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was RIVER BAY CORP. cited for?

RIVER BAY CORP. received 33 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $70,000.00. The inspection opened on 1998-07-29.

How much was RIVER BAY CORP. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $70,000.00 against RIVER BAY CORP. in BRONX, NY. Average per citation: $2,121.21.

Is RIVER BAY CORP. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, RIVER BAY CORP. has a risk score of 54 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $70,000.00 is above the industry average.