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Jose M. Hernandez Cruz

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jose M. Hernandez Cruz has a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty58% serious
$63,800
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,549
of 100,495 penalized employers

Jose M. Hernandez Cruz in Smyrna, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $63,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jose M. Hernandez Cruz 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 7 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, Sprinklermatic/Mirabella in Davie, FL is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
58.3%
of violations were serious
96%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Jose M. Hernandez Cruz compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Jose M. Hernandez Cruz runs far above peers (9.5x 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

$63,800 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($63,800) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $63,800 $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

What the Data Says About Jose M. Hernandez Cruz

The federal enforcement record for Jose M. Hernandez Cruz in Smyrna, GA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 12 violations, translating to 6.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 7 (58.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 5 (41.7%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $63,800 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $63,800 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $31,900. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs far above peers (9.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-10-23 to 2014-02-26, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-10-23

Last Inspection

2014-02-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$31,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $31,900 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

58.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

41.7% 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

$63,800

Current Penalty Amount

$63,800

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Jose M. Hernandez Cruz compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jose M. Hernandez Cruz Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 12 3.3
Total Penalty $63,800 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $31,900 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jose M. Hernandez Cruz safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Jose M. Hernandez Cruz's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Jose M. Hernandez Cruz have? ▼
Jose M. Hernandez Cruz has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $63,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Jose M. Hernandez Cruz had? ▼
Jose M. Hernandez Cruz has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-23 and the most recent on 2014-02-26. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jose M. Hernandez Cruz? ▼
Jose M. Hernandez Cruz has been assessed $63,800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Jose M. Hernandez Cruz have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Jose M. Hernandez Cruz has 7 serious violations, and 5 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 Jose M. Hernandez Cruz operate in? ▼
Jose M. Hernandez Cruz operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238170). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Jose M. Hernandez Cruz's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Jose M. Hernandez Cruz's total OSHA penalty of $63,800 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (9.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sprinklermatic/Mirabella in Davie, FL is a similar construction employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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