NORTHSTAR CONTRACTING GROUP INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NORTHSTAR CONTRACTING GROUP INC. — a site preparation contractors facility located at 275 ATLANTIC AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11201 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $43,786.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-09-14.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $43,786.00 is more than 12.1× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238910). 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 4 citations spanning 3 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 7, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 21, 2024. Of the 4 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 cumulative penalty of $43,786.00 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 $10,946.50 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $43,786 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238910 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,972.
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What OSHA violations was NORTHSTAR CONTRACTING GROUP INC. cited for?
NORTHSTAR CONTRACTING GROUP INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $43,786.00. The inspection opened on 2023-09-14.
How much was NORTHSTAR CONTRACTING GROUP INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $43,786.00 against NORTHSTAR CONTRACTING GROUP INC. in BROOKLYN, NY. Average per citation: $10,946.50.
Is NORTHSTAR CONTRACTING GROUP INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NORTHSTAR CONTRACTING GROUP INC. has a risk score of 10 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Site Preparation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $43,786.00 is above the industry average.