SUNSHINE OF EAST COAST, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SUNSHINE OF EAST COAST, INC. — a poured concrete foundation and structure contractors facility located at 42-20 27TH STREET, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $17,746.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-06-26.
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 $17,746.00 is more than 4.9× 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 98th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 14, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 27, 2017. 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 cumulative penalty of $17,746.00 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 $8,873.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
Sunshine of East Coast, Inc.’s enforcement record reveals a critical breakdown in structural safety protocols common to
This facility's $17,746 penalty is higher than 93% 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 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (Exact Industry)
Explore more: OSHA enforcement in LONG ISLAND CITY · New York data · Search the database · Incident Rate Calculator
What OSHA violations was SUNSHINE OF EAST COAST, INC. cited for?
SUNSHINE OF EAST COAST, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $17,746.00. The inspection opened on 2017-06-26.
How much was SUNSHINE OF EAST COAST, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $17,746.00 against SUNSHINE OF EAST COAST, INC. in LONG ISLAND CITY, NY. Average per citation: $8,873.00.
Is SUNSHINE OF EAST COAST, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SUNSHINE OF EAST COAST, INC. has a risk score of 4 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 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $17,746.00 is above the industry average.