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72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), 72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC. ranks #30,087 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$12,000
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#30,087
of 99,447 penalized employers

72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC. in Brooklyn, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected 72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,087 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC in Chicago, IL is another construction employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $12,000 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#30,087
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows 72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC. runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$12,000 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is 72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.98.014.020.126.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedROGER MEJIA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18JUAN SALAS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HIGHER LEVEL CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13STONEBRIDGE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CAIN HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MARCO, ST. CROIX INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GARCIA'S FRAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PMM GLOBAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LEONARDO RIVERA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5NICHOLAS BIANCHINI M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MARCO ANTONIO VELAZQ…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GRENGA & SONS SITE C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ENERGY ENTERPRISE GR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PRO-BUILD CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4JOSLOFF INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BRYANT CONTRACTING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LASKEY CLIFTON CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MCGAHEY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 253K CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GM CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 572 Steel and Aluminu…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, 72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC. sits at penalty rank #8,016 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($12,000 assessed).

How 72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC. Compares

72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC.'s 2.67 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-01-15

Last Inspection

2022-09-14

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $4,000 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$25,006

Current Penalty Amount

$12,000

Penalty Reduction

52.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,006 from the initial assessment of $25,006. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How 72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric 72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 8 3.3
Total Penalty $12,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,000 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for 72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,000 here).

Emanuel a. Schwartz $12,000 OH KDC Construction LC $12,000 UT F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC $12,000 IL Encompass Builders and Developers LLC $12,000 DC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Roger Mejia 3 insp. Lenexa, KS Juan Salas 3 insp. Daphne, AL Higher Level Construction, INC. 3 insp. Philadelphia, PA Stonebridge Construction Services, LLC 3 insp. Jacksonville, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Emanuel a. Schwartz
Xenia, OH
2 inspections $12,000
KDC Construction LC
North Salt Lake, UT
3 inspections $12,000
F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC
Chicago, IL
6 inspections $12,000
Encompass Builders and Developers LLC
Washington, DC
2 inspections $12,000
Ohio's Roof Specialist LLC
Cleveland, OH
2 inspections $12,000

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, 72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does 72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC. have? ▼
72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,000.
How many OSHA inspections has 72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC. had? ▼
72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-01-15 and the most recent on 2022-09-14. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for 72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC.? ▼
72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC. has been assessed $12,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,006 (a 52.0% reduction).
Does 72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. 72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC. has 8 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does 72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC. operate in? ▼
72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238120). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does 72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, 72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC. ranks #30,087 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does 72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
72 Steel and Aluminum Work INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC in Chicago, IL is a similar construction employer with $12,000 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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