TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS — a facilities support services facility located at 1 PUMPHOUSE ROAD, PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-12-07.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 5.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $21,000.00 is more than 5.1× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561210). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.
State Context: Within NJ, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 December 16, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 1, 2023. 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 cumulative penalty of $21,000.00 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 $7,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Department of Public Works reveals
This facility's $21,000 penalty is higher than 48% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561210 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $33,561.
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What OSHA violations was TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS cited for?
TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS received 3 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,000.00. The inspection opened on 2022-12-07.
How much was TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,000.00 against TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS in PARSIPPANY, NJ. Average per citation: $7,000.00.
Is TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS has a risk score of 5 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Facilities Support Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $21,000.00 is above the industry average.