TOWNSHIP OF EVESHAM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TOWNSHIP OF EVESHAM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at 100 SHARP RD, MARLTON, NJ 08053 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $28,700.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-08-30.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $28,700.00 is more than 8.0× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237310). 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 98th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 12 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 5 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 June 20, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 16, 2024. Of the 14 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 $28,700.00 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 $2,050.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against the Township of Evesham Department of Public Works reveals a pervasive breakdown in fundamental
This facility's $28,700 penalty is higher than 86% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,565.
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What OSHA violations was TOWNSHIP OF EVESHAM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS cited for?
TOWNSHIP OF EVESHAM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS received 14 citation(s) covering 12 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $28,700.00. The inspection opened on 2024-08-30.
How much was TOWNSHIP OF EVESHAM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $28,700.00 against TOWNSHIP OF EVESHAM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS in MARLTON, NJ. Average per citation: $2,050.00.
Is TOWNSHIP OF EVESHAM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TOWNSHIP OF EVESHAM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS has a risk score of 22 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $28,700.00 is above the industry average.