TOWHSHIP OF LYNDHURST
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TOWHSHIP OF LYNDHURST — a fire protection facility located at 367 VALLEY BROOK AVENUE, LYNDHURST, NJ 07071 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 20 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $78,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-02-28.
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 4.4 per 100 full-time workers — 63% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.7 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $78,400.00 is more than 51.6× the national average of $1,518.52 for facilities in the Public Admin sector (NAICS 922160). This sector encompasses 25,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $39.4M.
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 20 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 23, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 11, 2016. Of the 20 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 cumulative penalty of $78,400.00 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 $3,920.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for the Township of Lyndhurst reveals a profound systemic failure in municipal risk management, characterized by
This facility's $78,400 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 922160 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $20,297.
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What OSHA violations was TOWHSHIP OF LYNDHURST cited for?
TOWHSHIP OF LYNDHURST received 20 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $78,400.00. The inspection opened on 2017-02-28.
How much was TOWHSHIP OF LYNDHURST fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $78,400.00 against TOWHSHIP OF LYNDHURST in LYNDHURST, NJ. Average per citation: $3,920.00.
Is TOWHSHIP OF LYNDHURST a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TOWHSHIP OF LYNDHURST has a risk score of 35 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 Fire Protection facilities is $1,518.52. This facility penalty of $78,400.00 is above the industry average.