Tier 3 Elevated

FORTTE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION

📍 31 & 33 HALSEY STREET, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701🏭 Framing Contractors (NAICS 238130)📅 2023-09-14
$50,895.00
Total Penalties
9
Citations
14/100
Risk Score
384
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FORTTE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION — a framing contractors facility located at 31 & 33 HALSEY STREET, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $50,895.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-09-14.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

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 $50,895.00 is more than 14.1× 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 99th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 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 December 28, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 25, 2024. Of the 9 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 $50,895.00 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 $5,655.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for Fortte Construction Corporation reveals a systemic failure to implement fundamental life-safety controls within a

Industry Benchmark (NJ)

This facility's $50,895 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238130 industry in NJ. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,254.

$11,254
State Avg
$50,895
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 9 Citations
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $6,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 28, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $4,465.00Gravity: 5Issued: December 28, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.300(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $6,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 28, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $6,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 28, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.416(e)(01)
Electrical Safety (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $4,465.00Gravity: 5Issued: December 28, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(02)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $6,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 28, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $6,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 28, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $6,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 28, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(02)
Fall Protection Training
Serious
Penalty: $4,465.00Gravity: 5Issued: December 28, 2023Abated: 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 FORTTE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION cited for?

FORTTE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION received 9 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $50,895.00. The inspection opened on 2023-09-14.

How much was FORTTE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $50,895.00 against FORTTE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION in LAKEWOOD, NJ. Average per citation: $5,655.00.

Is FORTTE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, FORTTE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION has a risk score of 14 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Framing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $50,895.00 is above the industry average.