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Lita Brothers Construction

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lita Brothers Construction ranks #6,679 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty88% serious
$41,480
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#6,679
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lita Brothers Construction in Maplewood, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $41,480. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lita Brothers Construction 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 5.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,679 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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, Aspen Aire in Ankeny, IA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.7
violations per inspection
88.2%
of violations were serious
#6,679
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 8/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lita Brothers Construction compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lita Brothers Construction runs far above peers (6.1x 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

$41,480 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Lita Brothers Construction.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.88.41521.628.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedROAD CONTRACTOR CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27MARCELLO JAPON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11BIG D BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12DANIEL CASTRO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JAJ ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10HACKNEY ELECTRIC INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AMTEK OF LOUISIANA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LUNDA CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PHOENIX CONTRACTORS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7STONEGATE MASONRY, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ASF CONSTRUCTION & E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MRL CONSTRUCTORS OF …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HARRIS MASONRY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CMA CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RJM CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11Y & T LAYOUT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9URBINA CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ISJ UNDERGROUND UTIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JOURNEY HOMES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4RL LARSON EXCAVATING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Lita Brothers Constr…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17
Lita Brothers Construction has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Lita Brothers Construction in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Lita Brothers Construction sits at penalty rank #1,599 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($41,480 assessed).

How Lita Brothers Construction Compares

Lita Brothers Construction's 5.67 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 (6.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-06-18

Last Inspection

2015-08-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,827

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.7 violations per visit. That's $13,827 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

88.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

11.8% 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

$52,160

Current Penalty Amount

$41,480

Penalty Reduction

20.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,680 from the initial assessment of $52,160. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Lita Brothers Construction compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lita Brothers Construction Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 17 3.3
Total Penalty $41,480 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,827 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lita Brothers Construction, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($41,480 here).

Williams Brothers Construction CO., INC $41,480 TX Jose Arvizu $41,480 TX John Neri Construction Company, INC. $41,500 IL Dealer Installations Services, INC. $41,500 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Road Contractor CORP 3 insp. Middletown, DE Marcello Japon 3 insp. Syracuse, NY Big D Builders, INC. 3 insp. Boise, ID Daniel Castro 3 insp. Oak Creek, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Williams Brothers Construction CO., INC
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $41,480
Jose Arvizu
Desoto, TX
2 inspections $41,480
Aspen Aire
Ankeny, IA
0 inspections $0
Port City Flooring
Mobile, AL
0 inspections $0
Stone World Tennessee
Nashville, TN
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 Lita Brothers Construction safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lita Brothers Construction's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 3 inspections, including 15 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 Lita Brothers Construction have? ▼
Lita Brothers Construction has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $41,480.
How many OSHA inspections has Lita Brothers Construction had? ▼
Lita Brothers Construction has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-18 and the most recent on 2015-08-10. This averages 5.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lita Brothers Construction? ▼
Lita Brothers Construction has been assessed $41,480 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $52,160 (a 20.5% reduction).
Does Lita Brothers Construction have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lita Brothers Construction has 15 serious violations, and 2 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 Lita Brothers Construction operate in? ▼
Lita Brothers Construction operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236116). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lita Brothers Construction rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lita Brothers Construction ranks #6,679 (the top 10% 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 Lita Brothers Construction's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lita Brothers Construction's total OSHA penalty of $41,480 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (6.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aspen Aire in Ankeny, IA is a similar construction 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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