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J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC ranks #27,916 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$12,946
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#27,916
of 99,447 penalized employers

J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC in Pompton Lakes, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,946. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,916 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, M.V. Pangilinan Enterprises, INC. in Hagatna, GU is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,900 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#27,916
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$12,946 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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 J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.7811.314.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORTHEAST FRAMING, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BOAK & SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TB ROOFING & CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SAFESIDE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ERIC CRUZ- FLORES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HENG WEI CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12JMT CARPENTERS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DAMARQUES CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JAX UTILITIES MANAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OMAR REYES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8A. LAMP CONCRETE CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VICTOR TERRAZAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PAUL GOMEZ GALVAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7J BAILON CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HARDY ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JOHNNY'S GENERAL CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OMAR MORALES DBA MOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GALLARDO ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOSE ANTONIO LOPEZ S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9STAR ROOFING AND SID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5J-Lex Mechanical Con…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC is the #7,376 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($12,946).

How J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC Compares

J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC's 1.00 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 moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-04-14

Last Inspection

2023-12-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,473

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $6,473 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

50.0% 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

$15,334

Current Penalty Amount

$12,946

Penalty Reduction

15.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,388 from the initial assessment of $15,334. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $12,946 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,473 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,946 here).

Cost Company $12,950 PA College Pro Painters $12,950 WA El Paso Cowboy Construction $12,936 TX Franjo Construction Corporation $12,956 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Northeast Framing, INC 2 insp. Boston, MA Boak & Sons, INC. 2 insp. Youngstown, OH TB Roofing & Construction LLC 2 insp. Clearwater, FL Safeside, INC. 2 insp. Tolland, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

M.V. Pangilinan Enterprises, INC.
Hagatna, GU
2 inspections $3,900
C. E. Reeve Roofing, LLC
Carmel, IN
0 inspections $0
Cost Company
Pittsburgh, PA
7 inspections $12,950
College Pro Painters
Seattle, WA
4 inspections $12,950
Unity Electric, LP
Redding, CA
1 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC have? ▼
J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,946.
How many OSHA inspections has J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC had? ▼
J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-04-14 and the most recent on 2023-12-14. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC? ▼
J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC has been assessed $12,946 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,334 (a 15.6% reduction).
Does J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC has 1 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC operate in? ▼
J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236210). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC ranks #27,916 (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 J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
J-Lex Mechanical Construction LLC's total OSHA penalty of $12,946 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, M.V. Pangilinan Enterprises, INC. in Hagatna, GU is a similar construction employer with $3,900 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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