MUZZA BUILDERS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MUZZA BUILDERS, INC. — a framing contractors facility located at TARPAN LANE BLDG #3, ALLENTOWN, PA 18104 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $60,973.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-10-24.
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 $60,973.00 is more than 16.9× 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 PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 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 December 18, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 2 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 $30,486.50 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 Muzza Builders, Inc. reveals a critical breakdown in fall protection management, characterized
This facility's $60,973 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238130 industry in PA. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,464.
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What OSHA violations was MUZZA BUILDERS, INC. cited for?
MUZZA BUILDERS, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $60,973.00. The inspection opened on 2018-10-24.
How much was MUZZA BUILDERS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $60,973.00 against MUZZA BUILDERS, INC. in ALLENTOWN, PA. Average per citation: $30,486.50.
Is MUZZA BUILDERS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MUZZA BUILDERS, INC. has a risk score of 48 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 Framing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $60,973.00 is above the industry average.