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Northstar Contracting Group, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northstar Contracting Group, INC. ranks #4,784 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty50% serious
$52,430
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#4,784
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northstar Contracting Group, INC. in Morris Plains, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $52,430. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northstar Contracting Group, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,784 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Intercounty Excavation in Roby, MO is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#4,784
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 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 Northstar Contracting Group, INC. runs far above peers (7.7x 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

$52,430 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Northstar Contracting Group, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.44.98.512.115.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJOSEPH BIRKENHEIER T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8F.G.C. CONTRACTING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11RON MORROW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DAVIS H. ELLIOT COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ARMANDO'S ROOFING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JACK GIBSON CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BEST QUALITY EXTERIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15JOSE MENDEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WONDER WORKS CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PARKLAND CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HS CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GENCORP SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7LITTLEFIELD BROTHERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7JOSE NAVA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GRAYSON, GRAYSON & A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7JEHOVA ES MI PASTOR …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MARTIN ESTEBAN TRUJI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12DEBSTEEL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7EXTERIOR REMODELING,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WASA ELECTRICAL SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11Northstar Contractin…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Northstar Contracting Group, INC. has 3 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.

Northstar Contracting Group, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Northstar Contracting Group, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,165 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($52,430 assessed).

How Northstar Contracting Group, INC. Compares

Northstar Contracting Group, INC.'s 0.67 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 (7.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-10-07

Last Inspection

2015-07-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,477

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $17,477 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

$53,900

Current Penalty Amount

$52,430

Penalty Reduction

2.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,470 from the initial assessment of $53,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Northstar Contracting Group, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northstar Contracting Group, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $52,430 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,477 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Northstar Contracting Group, INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($52,430 here).

Century Roofing $52,434 MO Quality Roofing $52,426 TX Premier Building Restoration, INC. $52,438 PA Hoier Excavating LLC $52,440 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Joseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing and Masonry, INC. 3 insp. Wilmette, IL F.G.C. Contracting INC 3 insp. Brooklyn, NY Ron Morrow 3 insp. Perrysburg, OH Davis H. Elliot Company, INC. 3 insp. Oklahoma City, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Century Roofing
Kansas City, MO
5 inspections $52,434
Intercounty Excavation
Roby, MO
0 inspections $0
Quality Roofing
Lubbock, TX
4 inspections $52,426
Premier Building Restoration, INC.
Philadelphia, PA
7 inspections $52,438
Hoier Excavating LLC
Colorado Springs, CO
6 inspections $52,440

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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 Northstar Contracting Group, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northstar Contracting Group, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 3 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 Northstar Contracting Group, INC. have? ▼
Northstar Contracting Group, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $52,430.
How many OSHA inspections has Northstar Contracting Group, INC. had? ▼
Northstar Contracting Group, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-07 and the most recent on 2015-07-09. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northstar Contracting Group, INC.? ▼
Northstar Contracting Group, INC. has been assessed $52,430 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $53,900 (a 2.7% reduction).
Does Northstar Contracting Group, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northstar Contracting Group, INC. 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 Northstar Contracting Group, INC. operate in? ▼
Northstar Contracting Group, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Northstar Contracting Group, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northstar Contracting Group, INC. ranks #4,784 (the top 5% 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 Northstar Contracting Group, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northstar Contracting Group, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $52,430 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (7.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Intercounty Excavation in Roby, MO 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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