BB FRAME LLC DBA FRAME Q LLC, AS SUCCESSOR TO FRAME Q LLC, AND JUAN QUEVEDO

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BB FRAME LLC DBA FRAME Q LLC, AS SUCCESSOR TO FRAME Q LLC, AND JUAN QUEVEDO — a framing contractors facility located at 20 WEST CENTRAL BLVD, PALISADES PARK, NJ 07650 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $274,892.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-02-20.

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.

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 $274,892.00 is more than 76.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238130). 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 100th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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. 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 2, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 8, 2020. Of the 4 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 $68,723.00 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 record for BB Frame LLC reflects a severe breakdown in fundamental life-safety protocols, characterized by a staggering $274,892 penalty that far exceeds industry averages for residential framing contractors. The presence of a Willful violation under 1926.501(b)(13) serves as the cornerstone of this enforcement action, indicating that management possessed actual knowledge of fall hazards yet demonstrated intentional disregard or plain indifference to worker safety. For employees, this translated to performing high-elevation work without essential fall protection systems, a leading cause of fatalities in the NAICS 238130 sector. The analysis of the citation patterns reveals a systemic failure rather than isolated negligence, evidenced by the Repeat violations for head and eye protection (1926.100(a) and 1926.102(a)(1)). These Repeat classifications signify that the employer had been previously cited for the same hazards but failed to implement permanent corrective actions, highlighting a recidivist approach to safety management. Legally, the combination of Willful and Repeat designations places the firm in a high-risk category for OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP). The high gravity ratings, particularly the maximum score for the fall protection violation, underscore a workplace environment where catastrophic injury was not just possible, but statistically probable. This record suggests a corporate culture that prioritizes production speed over regulatory compliance and basic physical safeguarding.