Tier 2 Severe

STAR FUTON INC.

📍 231 LINDBERGH PLACE, PATERSON, NJ 07503🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 2002-02-20
$90,000.00
Total Penalties
28
Citations
77/100
Risk Score
354
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, STAR FUTON INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 231 LINDBERGH PLACE, PATERSON, NJ 07503 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 28 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $90,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2002-02-20.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

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 28 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 14 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 20, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 20, 2002. Of the 28 total citations, 6 (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 $90,000.00 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 $3,214.29 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for Star Futon Inc. reveals a catastrophic breakdown in fundamental life-

Citation Matrix — 28 Citations
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(04)
Willful
Penalty: $15,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 20, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.242(b)
Serious
Penalty: $500.00Gravity: 03Issued: August 20, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(01)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Serious
Penalty: $1,200.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 20, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(l)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $1,200.00Gravity: 03Issued: August 20, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $1,200.00Gravity: 05Issued: August 20, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $1,200.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 20, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 20, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(01)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 20, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 20, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.243(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,200.00Gravity: 03Issued: August 20, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $1,200.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 20, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 20, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $1,200.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 20, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(06)
Serious
Penalty: $1,200.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 20, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.37(k)(02)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $1,200.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 20, 2002Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was STAR FUTON INC. cited for?

STAR FUTON INC. received 28 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $90,000.00. The inspection opened on 2002-02-20.

How much was STAR FUTON INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $90,000.00 against STAR FUTON INC. in PATERSON, NJ. Average per citation: $3,214.29.

Is STAR FUTON INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, STAR FUTON INC. has a risk score of 77 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

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 $90,000.00 is above the industry average.