Construction · Philadelphia, PA

A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing ranks #238 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty61% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$307,435
OSHA penalties: 18
Violations cited: 11
OSHA inspections: #238
of 99,447 penalized employers

A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing in Philadelphia, PA has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $307,435. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing 11 times over 3 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 1.6 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #238 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% 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 runs far above peers (5.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ian Construction in Barrigada, GU is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.6
violations per inspection: 61.1%
of violations were serious: #238
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (1.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$307,435
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing runs far above peers (45.4x 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

$307,435 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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 A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing.

A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing is the #67 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($307,435).

How A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing Compares

A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing's 1.64 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 (45.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2021-02-10

Last Inspection

2023-08-15

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$27,949

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 11 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.6 violations per visit. That's $27,949 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

61.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

33.3% of total

Other-Than-Serious

5.6% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$332,536

Current Penalty Amount

$307,435

Penalty Reduction

7.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,101 from the initial assessment of $332,536. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing	Industry Avg
Inspections	11	2.0
Violations	18	3.3
Total Penalty	$307,435	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$27,949	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($307,435 here).

Fama Construction LLC $308,314 GA Ken Stanley $304,955 NH Bowers Excavating LLC $309,993 ND Graber & Sons Construction, LLC $310,052 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

The Pike Company 11 insp. Rochester, NY Jasper Contractors, INC. 11 insp. Jacksonville, FL Peters Construction Corporation 11 insp. Cedar Falls, IA Basic Construction Company, LLC 11 insp. Newport News, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

A&W Roofing LLC

Pittsburgh, PA

2 inspections $307,284

Cresent City Contractors

Isabela, PR

0 inspections $0

Fama Construction LLC

Lawrenceville, GA

5 inspections $308,314

4 inspections $12,288

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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 A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 11 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 A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing have? ▼

A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 6 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $307,435.

How many OSHA inspections has A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing had? ▼

A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-02-10 and the most recent on 2023-08-15. This averages 1.6 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing? ▼

A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing has been assessed $307,435 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $332,536 (a 7.5% reduction).

Does A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing has 11 serious violations, and 6 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 A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing operate in? ▼

A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing 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 A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing ranks #238 (the top 1% 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 A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing's total OSHA penalty of $307,435 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (45.4x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ian Construction in Barrigada, GU 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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