JOY CONTRACTORS INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, JOY CONTRACTORS INC. — a poured concrete foundation and structure contractors facility located at 303 EAST 51ST STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10022 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 26 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $79,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-03-15.
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 $79,000.00 is more than 21.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238110). 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 26 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 September 12, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 26, 2008. Of the 26 total citations, 3 (12%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $79,000.00 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 $3,038.46 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of Joy Contractors Inc. following the March 2008 incident reveals a pervasive breakdown in
This facility's $79,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238110 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,203.
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What OSHA violations was JOY CONTRACTORS INC. cited for?
JOY CONTRACTORS INC. received 26 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $79,000.00. The inspection opened on 2008-03-15.
How much was JOY CONTRACTORS INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $79,000.00 against JOY CONTRACTORS INC. in NEW YORK, NY. Average per citation: $3,038.46.
Is JOY CONTRACTORS INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, JOY CONTRACTORS INC. has a risk score of 38 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 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $79,000.00 is above the industry average.