Tier 3 Elevated

SOURCE CONSTRUCTION INC.

📍 30 KENT STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11222🏭 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (NAICS 238110)📅 2020-07-20
$137,897.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
27/100
Risk Score
380
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SOURCE CONSTRUCTION INC. — a poured concrete foundation and structure contractors facility located at 30 KENT STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11222 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $137,897.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-07-20.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

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 $137,897.00 is more than 38.2× 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 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 January 20, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 16, 2021. 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 per-citation average of $34,474.25 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.

Source Construction Inc.’s enforcement record reveals a catastrophic failure in fundamental fall protection management, emblematic of high

Industry Benchmark (NY)

This facility's $137,897 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.

$7,203
State Avg
$137,897
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1926.501(a)(02)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $9,557.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 20, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.502(a)(02)
Fall Protection Systems Criteria
Serious
Penalty: $9,557.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 20, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(01)
Fall Protection Training
Serious
Penalty: $9,557.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 20, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.502(g)(01)
Fall Protection Systems Criteria
Serious
Penalty: $109,226.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 20, 2021Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was SOURCE CONSTRUCTION INC. cited for?

SOURCE CONSTRUCTION INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $137,897.00. The inspection opened on 2020-07-20.

How much was SOURCE CONSTRUCTION INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $137,897.00 against SOURCE CONSTRUCTION INC. in BROOKLYN, NY. Average per citation: $34,474.25.

Is SOURCE CONSTRUCTION INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SOURCE CONSTRUCTION INC. has a risk score of 27 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

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 $137,897.00 is above the industry average.