NEW YORK PLANK SERVICES, INC. A/K/A NEW YORK PLANK
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NEW YORK PLANK SERVICES, INC. A/K/A NEW YORK PLANK — a poured concrete foundation and structure contractors facility located at 433 3RD AVE., BROOKLYN, NY 11215 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 13 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $100,640.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-11-23.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
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 $100,640.00 is more than 27.9× 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 13 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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. 8 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 20, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 16, 2010. Of the 13 total citations, 13 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $100,640.00 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 $7,741.54 falls within the standard penalty range.
New York Plank Services, Inc. demonstrated a profound and systemic disregard for foundational safety protocols, evidenced
This facility's $100,640 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 NEW YORK PLANK SERVICES, INC. A/K/A NEW YORK PLANK cited for?
NEW YORK PLANK SERVICES, INC. A/K/A NEW YORK PLANK received 13 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $100,640.00. The inspection opened on 2009-11-23.
How much was NEW YORK PLANK SERVICES, INC. A/K/A NEW YORK PLANK fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $100,640.00 against NEW YORK PLANK SERVICES, INC. A/K/A NEW YORK PLANK in BROOKLYN, NY. Average per citation: $7,741.54.
Is NEW YORK PLANK SERVICES, INC. A/K/A NEW YORK PLANK a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NEW YORK PLANK SERVICES, INC. A/K/A NEW YORK PLANK has a risk score of 71 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
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 $100,640.00 is above the industry average.