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Retail Trade · Brooklyn, NY

Kings Building Material, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kings Building Material, LLC ranks #26,839 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty36% serious
$13,500
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#26,839
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kings Building Material, LLC in Brooklyn, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kings Building Material, LLC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,839 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Earnhardt Honda in Avondale, AZ is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
36.4%
of violations were serious
#26,839
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kings Building Material, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kings Building Material, LLC runs well above peers (4.7x 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

$13,500 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Kings Building Material, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0010.220.530.741.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJO-ANN STORES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WAYFIELD FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4INNOVATIVE COSMETIC …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SUPPLEMENT SCIENCES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PLAZA LOIZA CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15NATURES SUNSHINE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2P & W FOODS OF LANSI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1099 CENTS ONLY STORES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7B.J. MUNDELS FURNITU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NAVY EXCHANGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0J & M ELECTRIC INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4WAL-MART STORES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0EVERGREEN LUMBER INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SUNCREST SUPERMARKET, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6AIRTIME WATERSPORTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 39ADVANCE STORES COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2IAC MENDON LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4OCS, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Kings Building Mater…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Kings Building Material, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Kings Building Material, LLC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Kings Building Material, LLC is the #620 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($13,500).

How Kings Building Material, LLC Compares

Kings Building Material, LLC's 3.67 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-05-29

Last Inspection

2015-12-29

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $4,500 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

36.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

63.6% 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

$14,700

Current Penalty Amount

$13,500

Penalty Reduction

8.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,200 from the initial assessment of $14,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Kings Building Material, LLC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kings Building Material, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 11 1.7
Total Penalty $13,500 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,500 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kings Building Material, LLC, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,500 here).

Lowes Home Centers INC $13,500 FL Dollar Tree Distribution INC. $13,500 IL Rose & Shore, INC. $13,485 CA Exhale Brands Nevada LLC $13,525 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Jo-Ann Stores, LLC 3 insp. Anchorage, AK Wayfield Foods, INC. 3 insp. East Point, GA Innovative Cosmetic Concepts, LLC 3 insp. Clifton, NJ Supplement Sciences INC 3 insp. Vancouver, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lowes Home Centers INC
Sarasota, FL
3 inspections $13,500
Dollar Tree Distribution INC.
Joliet, IL
7 inspections $13,500
Rite Aid Corporation
Rochester, NY
2 inspections $13,500
Earnhardt Honda
Avondale, AZ
0 inspections $0
Wal-Mart Store #3633
Waynesboro, PA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Kings Building Material, 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 Kings Building Material, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kings Building Material, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kings Building Material, LLC have? ▼
Kings Building Material, LLC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Kings Building Material, LLC had? ▼
Kings Building Material, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-29 and the most recent on 2015-12-29. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kings Building Material, LLC? ▼
Kings Building Material, LLC has been assessed $13,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,700 (a 8.2% reduction).
Does Kings Building Material, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kings Building Material, LLC has 4 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 Kings Building Material, LLC operate in? ▼
Kings Building Material, LLC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444190). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kings Building Material, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kings Building Material, LLC ranks #26,839 (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 Kings Building Material, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kings Building Material, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $13,500 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (4.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Earnhardt Honda in Avondale, AZ is a similar retail trade employer with $0 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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