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Paulo Braz

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Paulo Braz has a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty100% serious
$62,448
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,666
of 100,495 penalized employers

Paulo Braz in Philadelphia, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $62,448. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Paulo Braz 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 11 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, B&M Welding & Fabrication in Sykesville, MD is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
96%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Paulo Braz compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Paulo Braz runs far above peers (9.3x 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

$62,448 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 ($62,448) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $62,448 $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 Paulo Braz

The federal enforcement record for Paulo Braz in Philadelphia, PA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 11 violations, translating to 5.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 11 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) 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 $62,448 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $62,448 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $31,224. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs far above peers (9.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2021-07-12 to 2021-09-08, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-07-12

Last Inspection

2021-09-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$31,224

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $31,224 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$62,448

Current Penalty Amount

$62,448

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Paulo Braz compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Paulo Braz Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 11 3.3
Total Penalty $62,448 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $31,224 $3,361
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0 inspections $0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paulo Braz safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Paulo Braz's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 Paulo Braz have? ▼
Paulo Braz has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $62,448.
How many OSHA inspections has Paulo Braz had? ▼
Paulo Braz has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-07-12 and the most recent on 2021-09-08. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Paulo Braz? ▼
Paulo Braz has been assessed $62,448 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Paulo Braz have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Paulo Braz has 11 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 Paulo Braz operate in? ▼
Paulo Braz operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Paulo Braz's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Paulo Braz's total OSHA penalty of $62,448 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (9.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, B&M Welding & Fabrication in Sykesville, MD 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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