Tier 5 Standard

WATERSIDE CONSTRUCTION LLC

📍 69 MAIN ST, FORT LEE, NJ 07024🏭 New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (NAICS 236116)📅 2019-06-07
$24,651.90
Total Penalties
6
Citations
22/100
Risk Score
417
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WATERSIDE CONSTRUCTION LLC — a new multifamily housing construction (except for-sale builders) facility located at 69 MAIN ST, FORT LEE, NJ 07024 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $24,651.90. The inspection case was opened on 2019-06-07.

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 9.6 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $24,651.90 is more than 6.8× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236116). 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 97th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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 September 5, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 6 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 $24,651.90 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 $4,108.65 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Waterside Construction LLC reveals a systemic failure to manage the "Focus Four" hazards inherent in multifamily

Industry Benchmark (NJ)

This facility's $24,652 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236116 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,960.

$6,960
State Avg
$24,652
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 6 Citations
29 CFR 1926.451(d)(03)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $4,741.10Gravity: 5Issued: September 5, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(03)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $4,741.10Gravity: 5Issued: September 5, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $6,637.15Gravity: 10Issued: September 5, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(01)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $2,843.75Gravity: 1Issued: September 5, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(04)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: September 5, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13)
Ladders (Construction)
Repeat
Penalty: $5,688.80Gravity: 1Issued: September 5, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was WATERSIDE CONSTRUCTION LLC cited for?

WATERSIDE CONSTRUCTION LLC received 6 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $24,651.90. The inspection opened on 2019-06-07.

How much was WATERSIDE CONSTRUCTION LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $24,651.90 against WATERSIDE CONSTRUCTION LLC in FORT LEE, NJ. Average per citation: $4,108.65.

Is WATERSIDE CONSTRUCTION LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, WATERSIDE CONSTRUCTION LLC has a risk score of 22 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 New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $24,651.90 is above the industry average.