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New Jersey Hardwoods, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. ranks #24,390 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty80% serious
$14,850
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#24,390
of 99,447 penalized employers

New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. in Plainfield, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,850. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 30 violations, averaging 15.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,390 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 24 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Balon Corporation in Oklahoma City, OK is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,850 in current penalties.

15.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#24,390
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (15.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$14,850 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is New Jersey Hardwoods, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.310.419.528.637.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedINTEGRATED TURF SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KOSER IRON WORKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36SOUTHERN GROUTS AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19GLOBUS PRINTING & PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27MARUICHI AMERICAN CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NUPRESS OF MIAMI, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22ITW POLYMER SEALANTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BPI LABS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GENERAL MILLS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AVPS OF VIRGINIA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MCCOWN VENEER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MEGA INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23DYNAMIC RESEARCH TEC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8N-STOCK LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROVANCO PIPING SYSTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16GILSTER - MARY LEE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OVERHEAD DOOR CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TORRANCE CASTINGS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SUNOPTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CCI CAPCO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3New Jersey Hardwoods…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30
New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 30 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. ranks #11,521 at $14,850 current penalty.

How New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. Compares

New Jersey Hardwoods, INC.'s 15.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-07-22

Last Inspection

2010-08-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

15.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,425

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 15.0 violations per visit. That's $7,425 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

24

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$17,400

Current Penalty Amount

$14,850

Penalty Reduction

14.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,550 from the initial assessment of $17,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 30 8.0
Total Penalty $14,850 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,425 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for New Jersey Hardwoods, INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,850 here).

Bay Valley Foods, LLC $14,850 PA B.F. Rich Company Incorporated $14,850 DE Balon Corporation $14,850 OK Graduate Plastics INC. $14,850 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Integrated Turf Solutions, LLC 2 insp. Chatsworth, GA Koser Iron Works, INC. 2 insp. Barron, WI Southern Grouts and Mortars 2 insp. Waxahachie, TX Globus Printing & Packaging Company, INC. 2 insp. Minster, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bay Valley Foods, LLC
North East, PA
8 inspections $14,850
B.F. Rich Company Incorporated
Newark, DE
2 inspections $14,850
Balon Corporation
Oklahoma City, OK
2 inspections $14,850
Graduate Plastics INC.
Opa Locka, FL
2 inspections $14,850
Beef Products, INC.
Waterloo, IA
4 inspections $14,850

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, New Jersey Hardwoods, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 2 inspections, including 24 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. have? ▼
New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,850.
How many OSHA inspections has New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. had? ▼
New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-22 and the most recent on 2010-08-16. This averages 15.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for New Jersey Hardwoods, INC.? ▼
New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. has been assessed $14,850 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,400 (a 14.7% reduction).
Does New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. has 24 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. operate in? ▼
New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, New Jersey Hardwoods, INC. ranks #24,390 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does New Jersey Hardwoods, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
New Jersey Hardwoods, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $14,850 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Balon Corporation in Oklahoma City, OK is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,850 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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