FORTTE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
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
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.
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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.