Tier 5 Standard

TRIUMPH CONSTRUCTION CORP.

📍 JFK BUILDING 49 CONSTRUCTION SITE, JAMAICA, NY 11430🏭 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (NAICS 237110)📅 2023-04-03
$45,000.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
11/100
Risk Score
389
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TRIUMPH CONSTRUCTION CORP. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at JFK BUILDING 49 CONSTRUCTION SITE, JAMAICA, NY 11430 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $45,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-04-03.

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 $45,000.00 is more than 12.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). 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 September 27, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 5, 2023. 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 cumulative penalty of $45,000.00 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 $11,250.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement action against Triumph Construction Corp. at the JFK Building 49 site

Industry Benchmark (NY)

This facility's $45,000 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,431.

$6,431
State Avg
$45,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $45,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 27, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.651(b)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 27, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.651(b)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 27, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.652(c)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: September 27, 2023Abated: 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 TRIUMPH CONSTRUCTION CORP. cited for?

TRIUMPH CONSTRUCTION CORP. received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $45,000.00. The inspection opened on 2023-04-03.

How much was TRIUMPH CONSTRUCTION CORP. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $45,000.00 against TRIUMPH CONSTRUCTION CORP. in JAMAICA, NY. Average per citation: $11,250.00.

Is TRIUMPH CONSTRUCTION CORP. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, TRIUMPH CONSTRUCTION CORP. has a risk score of 11 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $45,000.00 is above the industry average.