New Jersey judge denies Kenric Steel bid to block OSHRC proceedings, grants OSHA summary judgment
Key points
- Judge Karen M. Williams denied Kenric Steel's permanent injunctive relief request and granted OSHA summary judgment
- The judge found the OSH Act's structure lets the company challenge any final OSHRC decision in federal court
- The judge declined to rule on the company's constitutional argument
Judge Karen M. Williams of the District of New Jersey denied Kenric Steel permanent injunctive relief and granted OSHA summary judgment, ruling the company cannot block scheduled OSHRC proceedings. She concluded the OSH Act's structure lets Kenric challenge any final OSHRC decision in federal court, and declined to rule on its constitutional argument. For reference only; this does not constitute legal advice.
What employers should do
- Understand the OSHA inspection and OSHRC review process
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- US District Court, D. New Jersey
- Status
- Court ruling
- Effective date
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- Official source
- Official source pending
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