UNITED RENTALS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, UNITED RENTALS — a industry sector 53 facility located at 418 SOUTHGATE COURT, MICKLETON, NJ 08056 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $215,164.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-04-29.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $215,164.00 is more than 67.5× the national average of $3,186.32 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 532412). This sector encompasses 8,577 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $27.3M.
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 4 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 October 17, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 22, 2026. Of the 4 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 $53,791.00 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.
The enforcement action against United Rentals’ Mickleton facility reveals a profound breakdown in hazardous energy control protocols, characterized by a staggering $215,164 penalty for just four violations. The centerpiece of this case is the $165,514 citation under 1910.147(c)(4)(i), a penalty amount that signifies a Willful classification. Legally, this indicates that management either acted with intentional disregard for OSHA standards or demonstrated plain indifference to employee safety. In practical terms, technicians