According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ROSE ART INDUSTRIES, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 68 PASSAIC STREET, WOOD-RIDGE, NJ 07075 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 71 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $171,560.00. The inspection case was opened on 1999-11-29.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $171,560.00 is more than 143.5× the national average of $1,195.75 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 000000). This sector encompasses 1,316,687 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,574.4M.
State Context: Within NJ, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 71 citations spanning 6 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 26, 2000 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 25, 2000. Of the 71 total citations, 4 (6%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $171,560.00 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 $2,416.34 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Rose Art Industries, Inc. reflects a profound and systemic breakdown in
Citation Matrix — 71 Citations
29 CFR 1910.213(r)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $3,325.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 26, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.213(r)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $1,690.00Gravity: 05Issued: May 26, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $1,325.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 26, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.219(b)(02)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $1,675.00Gravity: 05Issued: May 26, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 26, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(05)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $1,325.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 26, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $2,250.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 26, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $3,225.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 26, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(g)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $2,075.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 26, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.219(h)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $2,075.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 26, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $1,325.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 26, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(f)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,325.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 26, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(01)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,800.00Gravity: 02Issued: May 26, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(02)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,075.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 26, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(04)
Electrical — Wiring Design & Protection
Serious
Penalty: $2,075.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 26, 2000Abated: Pending
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.