JUAN CORDONA
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, JUAN CORDONA — a construction facility located at 1900 YOSKO DR, EDISON, NJ 08817 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $75,358.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-02-29.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $75,358.00 is more than 20.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238160). 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 100th percentile among 81,999 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,616.41.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 29, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 25, 2024. Of the 3 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 $25,119.33 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 profile for Juan Cordona reveals a deeply concerning pattern of recidivism within the high-hazard roofing industry. The issuance of three repeat violations totaling $75,358—a figure significantly higher than the industry average for a single inspection—indicates a systemic failure to internalize OSHA’s fall protection mandates. By citing 1926.501(b)(13