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Benchmark Contracting INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Benchmark Contracting INC. ranks #5,371 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty100% serious
$48,411
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#5,371
of 99,447 penalized employers

Benchmark Contracting INC. in New York, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $48,411. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Benchmark Contracting INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,371 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, Erick and Chris Construction, LLC in Glen Burnie, MD is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $48,400 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#5,371
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Benchmark Contracting INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Benchmark Contracting INC. runs far above peers (7.2x 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

$48,411 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Benchmark Contracting INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJOHN BULL BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22BLADE CONTRACTING, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9FOUNDATION SPECIALIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20WILCO CARPENTRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MARTINEZ CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11JUAN GOMEZ SANCHEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TURNKEY BUILDING SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16JOSE GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JULIO BARCO BENOVIDEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14NICK ESQUIVEL RODRIG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BOONE'S CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11M.A. CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MCMURRAY & SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CINEGA CUSTOM FRAMIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TAYLORED RESTORATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11STRATEGIC MECHANICAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1HOLMAN MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CHACON LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TAKAMINE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13I-84 CONSTRUCTORS J.V., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Benchmark Contractin…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Benchmark Contracting INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Benchmark Contracting INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Benchmark Contracting INC. ranks #1,290 at $48,411 current penalty.

How Benchmark Contracting INC. Compares

Benchmark Contracting INC.'s 4.00 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 far above peers (7.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-02-27

Last Inspection

2019-04-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,137

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $16,137 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

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

$48,411

Current Penalty Amount

$48,411

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Benchmark Contracting INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Benchmark Contracting INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 12 3.3
Total Penalty $48,411 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,137 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Benchmark Contracting INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($48,411 here).

Erick and Chris Construction, LLC $48,400 MD Steelbuilt Framing Technologies $48,400 CA Ae Carpenters, INC. $48,392 PA Angel Rodriguez $48,355 NE

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

John Bull Builders LLC 3 insp. Las Vegas, NV Blade Contracting, INC 3 insp. Jersey City, NJ Foundation Specialists LLC 3 insp. Seattle, WA Wilco Carpentry, INC. 3 insp. Elgin, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Erick and Chris Construction, LLC
Glen Burnie, MD
2 inspections $48,400
Steelbuilt Framing Technologies
National City, CA
2 inspections $48,400
Ae Carpenters, INC.
Philadelphia, PA
4 inspections $48,392
Herco
Muskegon, MI
0 inspections $0
McMath Turner
Columbus, GA
0 inspections $0

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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 Benchmark Contracting INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Benchmark Contracting INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 12 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 Benchmark Contracting INC. have? ▼
Benchmark Contracting INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $48,411.
How many OSHA inspections has Benchmark Contracting INC. had? ▼
Benchmark Contracting INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-02-27 and the most recent on 2019-04-09. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Benchmark Contracting INC.? ▼
Benchmark Contracting INC. has been assessed $48,411 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Benchmark Contracting INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Benchmark Contracting INC. has 12 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 Benchmark Contracting INC. operate in? ▼
Benchmark Contracting INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Benchmark Contracting INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Benchmark Contracting INC. ranks #5,371 (the top 5% 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 Benchmark Contracting INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Benchmark Contracting INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $48,411 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (7.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Erick and Chris Construction, LLC in Glen Burnie, MD is a similar construction employer with $48,400 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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