AYALA CONSTRUCTION, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AYALA CONSTRUCTION, LLC — a other foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors facility located at 25 63RD STREET, SEA ISLE CITY, NJ 08243 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $29,172.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-02-26.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $29,172.00 is more than 8.1× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238190). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within NJ, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th 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 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 June 14, 2019 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 $29,172.00 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 $29,172 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238190 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,353.
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What OSHA violations was AYALA CONSTRUCTION, LLC cited for?
AYALA CONSTRUCTION, LLC received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $29,172.00. The inspection opened on 2019-02-26.
How much was AYALA CONSTRUCTION, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $29,172.00 against AYALA CONSTRUCTION, LLC in SEA ISLE CITY, NJ. Average per citation: $29,172.00.
Is AYALA CONSTRUCTION, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AYALA CONSTRUCTION, LLC has a risk score of 40 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $29,172.00 is above the industry average.