Tier 5 Standard

SSP AMERICA INC.

📍 TERMINAL 4 (JFK AIRPORT), JAMAICA, NY 11430🏭 Caterers (NAICS 722320)📅 2015-02-24
$6,885.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
388
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SSP AMERICA INC. — a caterers facility located at TERMINAL 4 (JFK AIRPORT), JAMAICA, NY 11430 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,885.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-02-24.

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 3.6 per 100 full-time workers — 33% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.3 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $6,885.00 is more than 2.5× the national average of $2,782.05 for facilities in the Food Services sector (NAICS 722320). This sector encompasses 22,815 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $63.5M.

State Context: Within NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 93th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 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 19, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 7, 2015. 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 total proposed penalty of $6,885.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (NY)

This facility's $6,885 penalty is higher than 75% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 722320 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,169.

$6,169
State Avg
$6,885
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(01)
Eye & Face Protection
Serious
Penalty: $3,825.00Gravity: 5Issued: May 19, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $2,295.00Gravity: 1Issued: May 19, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1904.32(a)(04)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $765.00Gravity: nanIssued: May 19, 2015Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: May 19, 2015Abated: 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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$5.0K
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was SSP AMERICA INC. cited for?

SSP AMERICA INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,885.00. The inspection opened on 2015-02-24.

How much was SSP AMERICA INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $6,885.00 against SSP AMERICA INC. in JAMAICA, NY. Average per citation: $1,721.25.

Is SSP AMERICA INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SSP AMERICA INC. has a risk score of 3 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 Caterers facilities is $2,782.05. This facility penalty of $6,885.00 is above the industry average.