THE DE MOYA GROUP, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE DE MOYA GROUP, INC. — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at I-75, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33327 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $63,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-03-08.
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 $63,000.00 is more than 17.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237310). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within FL, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 80,682 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,815.86.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 May 20, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 25, 2010. 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 $63,000.00 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 citation issued to The De Moya Group, Inc. following the 2010 inspection on I
This facility's $63,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in FL. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,231.
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What OSHA violations was THE DE MOYA GROUP, INC. cited for?
THE DE MOYA GROUP, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $63,000.00. The inspection opened on 2010-03-08.
How much was THE DE MOYA GROUP, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $63,000.00 against THE DE MOYA GROUP, INC. in FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. Average per citation: $63,000.00.
Is THE DE MOYA GROUP, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE DE MOYA GROUP, INC. has a risk score of 47 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 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $63,000.00 is above the industry average.