TOWER MAINTENANCE CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TOWER MAINTENANCE CORPORATION — a painting and wall covering contractors facility located at ROUTE 1 NORTH (AT OR NEAR #1120 RTE. 1), EDISON, NJ 08818 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $91,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-10-25.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $91,000.00 is more than 25.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238320). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
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 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 8, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 2, 2013. Of the 3 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 per-citation average of $30,333.33 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
Tower Maintenance Corporation’s 2012 enforcement record reveals a deeply entrenched pattern of non-
This facility's $91,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238320 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,362.
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What OSHA violations was TOWER MAINTENANCE CORPORATION cited for?
TOWER MAINTENANCE CORPORATION received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $91,000.00. The inspection opened on 2012-10-25.
How much was TOWER MAINTENANCE CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $91,000.00 against TOWER MAINTENANCE CORPORATION in EDISON, NJ. Average per citation: $30,333.33.
Is TOWER MAINTENANCE CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TOWER MAINTENANCE CORPORATION has a risk score of 34 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 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $91,000.00 is above the industry average.