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Builders Choice of New York, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Builders Choice of New York, INC ranks #41,650 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty83% serious
$8,000
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#41,650
of 99,447 penalized employers

Builders Choice of New York, INC in Lowell, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Builders Choice of New York, INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #41,650 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Mardo Masonry, INC. in Buckhannon, WV is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,000 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#41,650
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Builders Choice of New York, INC sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$8,000 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Builders Choice of New York, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAURO SEWER CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HULTGREN CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29MUZZA BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LESSARD BROTHERS CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN ASIAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15A & B BUILDERS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AM GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALPHA CONTRACTOR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SUPERIOR PLASTERING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19JZ IMPERIO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUMNER CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROCK & TAIT EXTERIOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOSE RIVERA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MYNORS CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EZZI SIGNS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTH GEORGIA FRAMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEXAS COMMERCIAL INT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3C&C DITCHING AND GRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16JDH CONSTRUCTION LIM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JAY FULKROAD & SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Builders Choice of N…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Builders Choice of New York, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Builders Choice of New York, INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Builders Choice of New York, INC sits at penalty rank #11,823 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($8,000 assessed).

How Builders Choice of New York, INC Compares

Builders Choice of New York, INC's 3.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-12-21

Last Inspection

2012-11-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $4,000 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$19,800

Current Penalty Amount

$8,000

Penalty Reduction

59.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,800 from the initial assessment of $19,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Builders Choice of New York, INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Builders Choice of New York, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $8,000 $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 Builders Choice of New York, INC, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,000 here).

Square Construction, INC. $8,000 FL H. Hwan Construction INC. $8,000 NY Priyanka Group INC. $8,000 NY Top Notch Home Remodeling LLC $8,000 DC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Mauro Sewer Construction, INC. 2 insp. Wilmette, IL Hultgren Construction, LLC 2 insp. Sioux Falls, SD Muzza Builders, INC. 2 insp. Marlton, NJ Lessard Brothers Construction INC. 2 insp. Bath, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

H. Hwan Construction INC.
Brooklyn, NY
2 inspections $8,000
Top Notch Home Remodeling LLC
Washington, DC
2 inspections $8,000
I.K. Stoltzfus Service CORP.
Quarryville, PA
2 inspections $8,000
Mardo Masonry, INC.
Buckhannon, WV
2 inspections $8,000
JKL Associates, INC.
Billings, MT
3 inspections $8,000

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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 Builders Choice of New York, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Builders Choice of New York, INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Builders Choice of New York, INC have? ▼
Builders Choice of New York, INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Builders Choice of New York, INC had? ▼
Builders Choice of New York, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-21 and the most recent on 2012-11-06. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Builders Choice of New York, INC? ▼
Builders Choice of New York, INC has been assessed $8,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,800 (a 59.6% reduction).
Does Builders Choice of New York, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Builders Choice of New York, INC has 5 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 Builders Choice of New York, INC operate in? ▼
Builders Choice of New York, INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Builders Choice of New York, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Builders Choice of New York, INC ranks #41,650 (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 Builders Choice of New York, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Builders Choice of New York, INC's total OSHA penalty of $8,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mardo Masonry, INC. in Buckhannon, WV is a similar construction employer with $8,000 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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