Tier 2 Severe

GM CONTRACTORS PLUS CORP

📍 475 LOCKE ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11207🏭 Industrial Building Construction (NAICS 236210)📅 2016-07-21
$99,000.00
Total Penalties
6
Citations
57/100
Risk Score
417
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GM CONTRACTORS PLUS CORP — a industrial building construction facility located at 475 LOCKE ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11207 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $99,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-07-21.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

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 $99,000.00 is more than 27.4× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236210). 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 100th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 20, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 1, 2017. 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 per-citation average of $16,500.00 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 GM Contractors Plus Corp reveals a profound collapse of safety management systems, characterized

Industry Benchmark (NY)

This facility's $99,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236210 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,069.

$6,069
State Avg
$99,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 6 Citations
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(06)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $3,600.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 20, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(02)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 20, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.454(a)
Serious
Penalty: $3,600.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 20, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(01)
Fall Protection Training
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 20, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Willful
Penalty: $43,400.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 20, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(03)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Willful
Penalty: $43,400.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 20, 2017Abated: 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was GM CONTRACTORS PLUS CORP cited for?

GM CONTRACTORS PLUS CORP received 6 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $99,000.00. The inspection opened on 2016-07-21.

How much was GM CONTRACTORS PLUS CORP fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $99,000.00 against GM CONTRACTORS PLUS CORP in BROOKLYN, NY. Average per citation: $16,500.00.

Is GM CONTRACTORS PLUS CORP a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, GM CONTRACTORS PLUS CORP has a risk score of 57 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industrial Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $99,000.00 is above the industry average.