Tier 5 Standard

UNIVERSAL FLOORING RESTORATION AND CLEANING

📍 222 BRIDGE PLAZA SOUTH, FORT LEE, NJ 07024🏭 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (NAICS 561790)📅 2021-04-28
$5,455.80
Total Penalties
3
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
373
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, UNIVERSAL FLOORING RESTORATION AND CLEANING — a other services to buildings and dwellings facility located at 222 BRIDGE PLAZA SOUTH, FORT LEE, NJ 07024 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,455.80. The inspection case was opened on 2021-04-28.

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 $5,455.80 is 31% above the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561790). 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 85th 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: 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 13, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 3, 2020. 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 total proposed penalty of $5,455.80 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (NJ)

This facility's $5,456 penalty is higher than 74% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561790 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,306.

$4,306
State Avg
$5,456
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(03)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,705.20Gravity: 5Issued: December 13, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(21)
Fall Protection Systems Criteria
Serious
Penalty: $2,386.80Gravity: 10Issued: December 13, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(01)
Fall Protection Training
Serious
Penalty: $1,363.80Gravity: 5Issued: December 13, 2019Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was UNIVERSAL FLOORING RESTORATION AND CLEANING cited for?

UNIVERSAL FLOORING RESTORATION AND CLEANING received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,455.80. The inspection opened on 2021-04-28.

How much was UNIVERSAL FLOORING RESTORATION AND CLEANING fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $5,455.80 against UNIVERSAL FLOORING RESTORATION AND CLEANING in FORT LEE, NJ. Average per citation: $1,818.60.

Is UNIVERSAL FLOORING RESTORATION AND CLEANING a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, UNIVERSAL FLOORING RESTORATION AND CLEANING has a risk score of 2 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 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $5,455.80 is above the industry average.