3RD TRACK CONSTRUCTORS (3TC)

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 3RD TRACK CONSTRUCTORS (3TC) — a construction facility located at 212 STATION PLAZA, MINEOLA, NY 11501 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $109,225.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-03-13.

This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $109,225.00 is more than 30.3× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238990). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 10, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 22, 2021. 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 $109,225.00 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.

The enforcement action against 3rd Track Constructors (3TC) underscores a profound breakdown in safety management, characterized by the issuance of a single, high-gravity Willful violation under the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)). The imposition of a $109,225 penalty for a solitary citation—approaching the statutory maximum for the period—signals that OSHA identified a recognized hazard for which the employer demonstrated either intentional disregard or plain indifference. By utilizing the General Duty Clause rather than a specific vertical standard, investigators highlighted a fundamental failure to