Tier 5 Standard

BELLA VITA INDUSTRIES INC.

📍 2062 & 2064 ROYCE ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234🏭 Masonry Contractors (NAICS 238140)📅 2021-10-15
$33,977.00
Total Penalties
6
Citations
9/100
Risk Score
389
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BELLA VITA INDUSTRIES INC. — a masonry contractors facility located at 2062 & 2064 ROYCE ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $33,977.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-10-15.

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 $33,977.00 is more than 9.4× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238140). 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 99th 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: 6 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 23, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 4, 2022. Of the 6 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 cumulative penalty of $33,977.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $5,662.83 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for Bella Vita Industries Inc. reveals a profound systemic failure regarding fall protection and structural

Industry Benchmark (NY)

This facility's $33,977 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238140 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,524.

$5,524
State Avg
$33,977
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 6 Citations
29 CFR 1926.403(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $4,972.00Gravity: 5Issued: March 23, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $5,801.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 23, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(e)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $5,801.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 23, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(06)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $5,801.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 23, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(07)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $5,801.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 23, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(04)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $5,801.00Gravity: 10Issued: March 23, 2022Abated: Pending
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was BELLA VITA INDUSTRIES INC. cited for?

BELLA VITA INDUSTRIES INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $33,977.00. The inspection opened on 2021-10-15.

How much was BELLA VITA INDUSTRIES INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $33,977.00 against BELLA VITA INDUSTRIES INC. in BROOKLYN, NY. Average per citation: $5,662.83.

Is BELLA VITA INDUSTRIES INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, BELLA VITA INDUSTRIES INC. has a risk score of 9 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 Masonry Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $33,977.00 is above the industry average.