Construction · Paterson, NJ
Prata Construction LLC
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Prata Construction LLC ranks #10,327 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.
- $30,421
- OSHA penalties
- 4
- Violations cited
- 2
- OSHA inspections
- #10,327
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Prata Construction LLC in Paterson, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,421. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected Prata Construction LLC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,327 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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, LWJ Construction, LLC. in Medford, NJ is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $30,428 in current penalties.
- 2.0
- violations per inspection
- 75.0%
- of violations were serious
- #10,327
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How Prata Construction LLC compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average
- Prata Construction LLC
Prata Construction LLC
$30,421 in penalties
- Construction avg $6,767
Construction industry average (per employer)
$6,767 in penalties
What this shows Prata Construction LLC runs well above peers (4.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$30,421 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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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 Prata Construction LLC.
Prata Construction LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger
Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Prata Construction LLC ranks #2,506 at $30,421 current penalty.
How Prata Construction LLC Compares
Prata Construction LLC's 2.00 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 well above peers (4.5x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
2
First Inspection
2022-04-15
Last Inspection
2024-04-16
Inspection Span
2 yrs
Violations / Inspection
2.0
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$15,211
Industry Avg / Inspection
$3,361
What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $15,211 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
3
Serious
75.0% of total
1
Willful
25.0% 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
$46,801
Current Penalty Amount
$30,421
Penalty Reduction
35.0%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,380 from the initial assessment of $46,801. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Construction
How Prata Construction LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Prata Construction LLC | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2.0 |
| Violations | 4 | 3.3 |
| Total Penalty | $30,421 | $6,767 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $15,211 | $3,361 |
Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Prata Construction LLC, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,421 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).
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What to do with this record
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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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