Tier 5 Standard

B-DRY SYSTEM NORTHERN NY

📍 77 BENTWOOD COURT, ALBANY, NY 12203🏭 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (NAICS 238220)📅 2009-11-09
$8,250.00
Total Penalties
6
Citations
19/100
Risk Score
386
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, B-DRY SYSTEM NORTHERN NY — a plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors facility located at 77 BENTWOOD COURT, ALBANY, NY 12203 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,250.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-11-09.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

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 $8,250.00 is more than 2.3× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238220). 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 94th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 9, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 16, 2010. Of the 6 total citations, 6 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $8,250.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (NY)

This facility's $8,250 penalty is higher than 93% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238220 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,995.

$2,995
State Avg
$8,250
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 6 Citations
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Repeat
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 12, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Repeat
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 12, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.52(d)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 12, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $750.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 9, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: March 9, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.52(d)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 9, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was B-DRY SYSTEM NORTHERN NY cited for?

B-DRY SYSTEM NORTHERN NY received 6 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,250.00. The inspection opened on 2009-11-09.

How much was B-DRY SYSTEM NORTHERN NY fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $8,250.00 against B-DRY SYSTEM NORTHERN NY in ALBANY, NY. Average per citation: $1,375.00.

Is B-DRY SYSTEM NORTHERN NY a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, B-DRY SYSTEM NORTHERN NY has a risk score of 19 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $8,250.00 is above the industry average.