TOPCO, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TOPCO, INC. — a forging and stamping facility located at 107 TRUMBULL ST., ELIZABETH, NJ 07206 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 109 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $137,755.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-05-27.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $137,755.00 is more than 21.4× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332116). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
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 109 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 January 9, 1990 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 30, 1990. Of the 109 total citations, 15 (14%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $137,755.00 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 $1,263.81 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Topco, Inc. reveals a profound and systemic failure to manage fundamental
This facility's $137,755 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332116 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,043.
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What OSHA violations was TOPCO, INC. cited for?
TOPCO, INC. received 109 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $137,755.00. The inspection opened on 2008-05-27.
How much was TOPCO, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $137,755.00 against TOPCO, INC. in ELIZABETH, NJ. Average per citation: $1,263.81.
Is TOPCO, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TOPCO, INC. has a risk score of 50 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 Forging and Stamping facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $137,755.00 is above the industry average.