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Professional & Technical Services · Brooklyn, NY

The Factory East INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Factory East INC. ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Factory East INC. in Brooklyn, NY 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: $3,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Factory East INC. 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 #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dhaksha Techs, Inc. in Princeton, NJ is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#68,523
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 The Factory East INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Factory East INC. runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$3,000 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is The Factory East INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBLD SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORTH COAST IMAGEWEAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KOMYO AMERICA CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CROSS THE ROAD ELECT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S. FOREST SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6U.S. AIR FORCE - AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SPOSATO LANDSCAPE CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14INTERTEK TESTING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5G & S SIGN SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NOAA PACIFIC MARINE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12GORECON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MGA RESEARCH CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MID FLORIDA WATER LABS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TERRAFIRMA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16DENNY WIGGERS LANDSC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17HENRY WURST INCORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEOVIA LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CAPITOL SIGNS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1The Factory East INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
The Factory East INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

The Factory East INC. in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Professional & Technical Services sector: The Factory East INC. is the #292 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 509 employers with nonzero fines ($3,000).

How The Factory East INC. Compares

The Factory East INC.'s 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-08-24

Last Inspection

2018-07-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,500 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$4,398

Current Penalty Amount

$3,000

Penalty Reduction

31.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,398 from the initial assessment of $4,398. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How The Factory East INC. compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Factory East INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.6
Violations 3 1.2
Total Penalty $3,000 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,500 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Factory East INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,000 here).

Ford Motor Company- Michigan Proving Grounds $3,000 MI Mistras Group, INC. $3,000 OH Elcam, INC. $3,000 PA Signs West, INC. $3,000 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

BLD Services, LLC 2 insp. Kenner, LA North Coast Imagewear 2 insp. Petoskey, MI Komyo America CO., INC. 2 insp. Loudon, TN Cross the Road Electronics 2 insp. Macomb, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dhaksha Techs, Inc.
Princeton, NJ
0 inspections $0
Ford Motor Company- Michigan Proving Grounds
Romeo, MI
2 inspections $3,000
Mistras Group, INC.
Hebron, OH
2 inspections $3,000
SFDS LLC
Brooklyn, NY
2 inspections $3,000
Skyline Landscapes
New York, NY
2 inspections $3,000

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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 The Factory East INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Factory East INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does The Factory East INC. have? ▼
The Factory East INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,000.
How many OSHA inspections has The Factory East INC. had? ▼
The Factory East INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-08-24 and the most recent on 2018-07-02. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Factory East INC.? ▼
The Factory East INC. has been assessed $3,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,398 (a 31.8% reduction).
Does The Factory East INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Factory East INC. has 3 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 The Factory East INC. operate in? ▼
The Factory East INC. operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541490). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Factory East INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Factory East INC. ranks #68,523 (the lower 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 The Factory East INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Factory East INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,000 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dhaksha Techs, Inc. in Princeton, NJ is a similar professional & technical services 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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