WHITE CAP L.P.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WHITE CAP L.P. — a other construction material merchant wholesalers facility located at 1511 TONNELLE AVE, NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,114.20. The inspection case was opened on 2021-02-16.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $19,114.20 is more than 3.7× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423390). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within NJ, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 August 12, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 25, 2021. 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 $19,114.20 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 $3,185.70 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record at the White Cap North Bergen facility reveals a systemic failure to manage high-energy hazards
This facility's $19,114 penalty is higher than 91% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423390 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,997.
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What OSHA violations was WHITE CAP L.P. cited for?
WHITE CAP L.P. received 6 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,114.20. The inspection opened on 2021-02-16.
How much was WHITE CAP L.P. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,114.20 against WHITE CAP L.P. in NORTH BERGEN, NJ. Average per citation: $3,185.70.
Is WHITE CAP L.P. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WHITE CAP L.P. has a risk score of 6 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 Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $19,114.20 is above the industry average.