SKY MATERIALS CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SKY MATERIALS CORPORATION — a poured concrete foundation and structure contractors facility located at 19 9TH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10014 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $100,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-03-29.
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 $100,000.00 is more than 27.7× 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 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 5, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 9, 2015. 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 $50,000.00 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 enforcement record for Sky Materials Corporation reveals a catastrophic failure of management to implement fundamental trenching and excavation
This facility's $100,000 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.
Comparing penalized facilities in NEW YORK, NY (Exact Industry)
Explore more: OSHA enforcement in NEW YORK · New York data · Search the database · Incident Rate Calculator
What OSHA violations was SKY MATERIALS CORPORATION cited for?
SKY MATERIALS CORPORATION received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $100,000.00. The inspection opened on 2023-03-29.
How much was SKY MATERIALS CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $100,000.00 against SKY MATERIALS CORPORATION in NEW YORK, NY. Average per citation: $50,000.00.
Is SKY MATERIALS CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SKY MATERIALS CORPORATION has a risk score of 56 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 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $100,000.00 is above the industry average.