Paramus, New Jersey · General Merchandise Stores · NAICS 452111
Since 1986, OSHA inspectors have visited Macy's in New Jersey 11 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jul 22, 2015 after a complaint, in Freehold.
In all, OSHA issued 11 citation items: 5 serious, 1 repeat and 5 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $56,810; today they stand at $36,930, 35% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.37 (exit routes), 4 times.
Among retail employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $2,130 penalty. Macy's averages $3,000 across 1 cited inspection.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Macy's also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this companyFreehold Raceway Mall 3710 Highway 9 South, Freehold, NJ 07728 · General Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(iv) · Portable metal ladders |
Other-than-serious | $3,000 | $3,000 | Sep 10, 2015 | Final |
Rockaway Townsquare Mall, Rockaway, NJ 07866 · All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1904.39(a) · Reporting deaths and severe injuries |
Other-than-serious | $1,000 | $0 | Dec 19, 2014 | Final |
1400 Willowbrook Mall, Wayne, NJ 07470 · General Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Serious | $4,400 | $3,080 | Jan 28, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $3,300 | $0 | Jan 28, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) · Exit routes |
Repeat | $27,500 | $19,250 | Jan 28, 2015 | Final |
20 Mall Drive East, Jersey City, NJ 07310 · General Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $3,300 | $3,850 | Sep 30, 2014 | Final |
20 Mall Drive East, Jersey City, NJ 07310 · General Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) · Exit routes |
Serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Feb 24, 2012 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5) · Exit routes |
Serious | $5,500 | $0 | Feb 24, 2012 | Final |
Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652 · General Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Sep 12, 2007 (fatal): Employee dies from apparent heart attack
An employee died of an apparent heart attack at Macy's department store.
No citations from this inspection.
1100 Willowbrook Mall, Wayne, NJ 07470 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $1,000 | $250 | Feb 6, 2002 | Closed |
Rt. 38 & Haddonfield Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Serious | $360 | $250 | Mar 21, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $450 | $250 | Mar 21, 1991 | Closed |
Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Route 4 & 17, Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Paramus site logged 11 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 435 workers: 3.5 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.3 for its industry. Those cases cost 100 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71075 Paramus · 2025 | 435 | 11 | 2 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| 71076 Wayne · 2025 | 363 | 9 | 4 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| 71059 Cherry Hill · 2025 | 262 | 9 | 5 | 4.8 | 3.3 |
| 71174 Jersey City · 2025 | 211 | 6 | 3 | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| 71017 Freehold · 2025 | 147 | 7 | 4 | 6.6 | 3.3 |
| 71010 Paramus · 2025 | 159 | 2 | 1 | 1.9 | 3.3 |
| 71072 Rockaway · 2025 | 122 | 1 | 1 | 1.2 | 3.3 |
| 71176 Wayne · 2025 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.3 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(ii)
(ii) Any operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present; and,
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1)
(c) General requirements. (1) The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix)
(ix) All lamps for general illumination shall be protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard. Brass shell, paper-lined sockets, or other metal-cased sockets may not be used unless the shell is grounded.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.