V.A. SPATZ & SONS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, V.A. SPATZ & SONS — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at 755 ROUTE 17 SOUTH, PARAMUS, NJ 07652 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $30,870.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-12-08.
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 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $30,870.00 is more than 8.6× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). 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 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 11, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 16, 2011. Of the 1 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 $30,870.00 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 inspection of V.A. Spatz & Sons reveals a critical failure in fundamental excavation safety
This facility's $30,870 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,999.
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What OSHA violations was V.A. SPATZ & SONS cited for?
V.A. SPATZ & SONS received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $30,870.00. The inspection opened on 2010-12-08.
How much was V.A. SPATZ & SONS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $30,870.00 against V.A. SPATZ & SONS in PARAMUS, NJ. Average per citation: $30,870.00.
Is V.A. SPATZ & SONS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, V.A. SPATZ & SONS has a risk score of 21 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $30,870.00 is above the industry average.