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New Stars Construction Group, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), New Stars Construction Group, LLC ranks #31,285 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$11,440
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#31,285
of 99,447 penalized employers

New Stars Construction Group, LLC in Methuen, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,440. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected New Stars Construction Group, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,285 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Rios Construction INC. in Smyrna, GA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,440 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#31,285
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 New Stars Construction Group, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$11,440 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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 New Stars Construction Group, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.41420.627.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHANELL ROOFING & HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PANTHERA PAINTING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26CROWN ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CV CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HANSCOM CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22INSTRUMENT SCIENCES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15STONE HILL EXCAVATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MCNULTY MASONRY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21WHOLE LIFE CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FORCE SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RMT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4G R QUALITY CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CHUCK MUSTA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DIG IT CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MARCELINO CARRILLO T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HILL COUNTRY STEEL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MILE HIGH STAFFING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GARCIA CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INDEPENDENCE EXCAVAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HUMPHREYS & ASSOCIAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9New Stars Constructi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
New Stars Construction Group, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

New Stars Construction Group, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, New Stars Construction Group, LLC ranks #8,441 at $11,440 current penalty.

How New Stars Construction Group, LLC Compares

New Stars Construction Group, LLC's 1.50 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 (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-12-30

Last Inspection

2014-06-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,720

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $5,720 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

33.3% 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

$11,440

Current Penalty Amount

$11,440

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How New Stars Construction Group, LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric New Stars Construction Group, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $11,440 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,720 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for New Stars Construction Group, LLC, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,440 here).

Rocha Construction & Development INC. $11,440 NJ Rios Construction INC. $11,440 GA Baker Excavation, INC. $11,440 AL Ronan Construction, LLC $11,440 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Chanell Roofing & Home Improvement LLC 2 insp. Avon, OH Panthera Painting, INC. 2 insp. Harrisburg, PA Crown Roofing LLC 2 insp. Kissimmee, FL CV Construction LLC 2 insp. Akron, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rocha Construction & Development INC.
Union City, NJ
2 inspections $11,440
Rios Construction INC.
Smyrna, GA
2 inspections $11,440
Baker Excavation, INC.
Huntsville, AL
2 inspections $11,440
Ronan Construction, LLC
Chicago, IL
3 inspections $11,440
Central Steel Building Systems, INC
Augusta, GA
2 inspections $11,441

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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 New Stars Construction Group, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, New Stars Construction Group, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 New Stars Construction Group, LLC have? ▼
New Stars Construction Group, LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,440.
How many OSHA inspections has New Stars Construction Group, LLC had? ▼
New Stars Construction Group, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-30 and the most recent on 2014-06-04. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for New Stars Construction Group, LLC? ▼
New Stars Construction Group, LLC has been assessed $11,440 in current OSHA penalties.
Does New Stars Construction Group, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. New Stars Construction Group, LLC has 2 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 New Stars Construction Group, LLC operate in? ▼
New Stars Construction Group, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does New Stars Construction Group, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, New Stars Construction Group, LLC ranks #31,285 (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 New Stars Construction Group, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
New Stars Construction Group, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $11,440 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rios Construction INC. in Smyrna, GA is a similar construction employer with $11,440 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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