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Able Contractors Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Able Contractors Services, INC. ranks #15,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 33 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty55% serious
$22,250
OSHA penalties
33
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#15,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Able Contractors Services, INC. in Hagerstown, MD has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 33 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Able Contractors Services, INC. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 33 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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, DD Carpentry INC. in Highland Park, IL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $22,253 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
54.5%
of violations were serious
#15,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 33 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (11.0 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 Able Contractors Services, INC. runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$22,250 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Able Contractors Services, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.49.017.526.034.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLUCAS MARINE ACQUISI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25MANNY G CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17ISABEL CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10YIMI S AGUILERA CONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TELLIGENT MASONRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DIVERSIFIED INTERIORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ADOLFO ARTURO VAZQUE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GPRM PRESTRESS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SOUTHEAST FABRICATOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BADGERLAND METAL BUI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7L & S FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4RG MASONRY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21A CROWN ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LEO'S BUILDERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TOWNSHIP OF OCEAN DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8J.L.J.I. ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GILBANE BUILDING CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2JEFF STUPAVSKY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MOLLY CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MAG CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Able Contractors Ser…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33
Able Contractors Services, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 33 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.

Able Contractors Services, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Able Contractors Services, INC. sits at penalty rank #3,785 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($22,250 assessed).

How Able Contractors Services, INC. Compares

Able Contractors Services, INC.'s 11.00 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 (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2021-11-29

Last Inspection

2023-07-20

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,417

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $7,417 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

54.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

15.2% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

30.3% 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

$22,250

Current Penalty Amount

$22,250

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Able Contractors Services, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Able Contractors Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 33 3.3
Total Penalty $22,250 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,417 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Able Contractors Services, INC., both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,250 here).

J&Z Roofing & Construction INC $22,251 MA DD Carpentry INC. $22,253 IL Brown's Roofing & Construction $22,255 OH Frank T Lutter INC $22,244 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lucas Marine Acquisition Company, LLC 3 insp. Fort Pierce, FL Manny G Construction INC 3 insp. Happy Valley, OR Isabel Construction LLC 3 insp. Hartford, WI Yimi S Aguilera Construction LLC 3 insp. Pickerington, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

J&Z Roofing & Construction INC
Pittsfield, MA
2 inspections $22,251
Sundog Structures
Tampa, FL
0 inspections $0
DD Carpentry INC.
Highland Park, IL
2 inspections $22,253
Hawkins Construction
Omaha, NE
0 inspections $0
Brown's Roofing & Construction
Sandusky, OH
2 inspections $22,255

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What to do with this record

Use Able Contractors Services, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Able Contractors Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Able Contractors Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 33 violations across 3 inspections, including 18 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 Able Contractors Services, INC. have? ▼
Able Contractors Services, INC. has 33 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Able Contractors Services, INC. had? ▼
Able Contractors Services, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-11-29 and the most recent on 2023-07-20. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Able Contractors Services, INC.? ▼
Able Contractors Services, INC. has been assessed $22,250 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Able Contractors Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Able Contractors Services, INC. has 18 serious violations, and 5 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 Able Contractors Services, INC. operate in? ▼
Able Contractors Services, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Able Contractors Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Able Contractors Services, INC. ranks #15,479 (the top quarter 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 Able Contractors Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Able Contractors Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $22,250 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, DD Carpentry INC. in Highland Park, IL is a similar construction employer with $22,253 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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