ZT GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ZT GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC. — a general warehousing and storage facility located at 350 MEADOWLANDS PKWY, SECAUCUS, NJ 07094 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $57,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-12-19.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $57,500.00 is more than 10.4× the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 493110). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.
State Context: Within NJ, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th 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 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 February 13, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. 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 $57,500.00 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.
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This facility's $57,500 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 493110 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,911.
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What OSHA violations was ZT GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC. cited for?
ZT GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $57,500.00. The inspection opened on 2023-12-19.
How much was ZT GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $57,500.00 against ZT GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC. in SECAUCUS, NJ. Average per citation: $57,500.00.
Is ZT GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ZT GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC. has a risk score of 11 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for General Warehousing and Storage facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $57,500.00 is above the industry average.