ROJAS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ROJAS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC — a residential remodelers facility located at 2230 NORTH 5TH STREET, READING, PA 19605 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $29,790.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-04-16.
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 $29,790.00 is more than 8.3× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236118). 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 99th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 July 31, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 19, 2025. Of the 1 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 $29,790.00 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 citation issued to Rojas Brothers Construction LLC underscores a critical systemic failure in the firm’s safety management culture
This facility's $29,790 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236118 industry in PA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,485.
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What OSHA violations was ROJAS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC cited for?
ROJAS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $29,790.00. The inspection opened on 2025-04-16.
How much was ROJAS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $29,790.00 against ROJAS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC in READING, PA. Average per citation: $29,790.00.
Is ROJAS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ROJAS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC has a risk score of 20 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 Residential Remodelers facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $29,790.00 is above the industry average.