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Absolute General Contracting

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Absolute General Contracting ranks #33,655 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty52% serious
$10,500
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#33,655
of 99,447 penalized employers

Absolute General Contracting in Canandaigua, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Absolute General Contracting 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 7.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,655 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, Sierra Construction & Excavation, INC. in Bakersfield, CA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,500 in current penalties.

7.7
violations per inspection
52.2%
of violations were serious
#33,655
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Absolute General Contracting compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Absolute General Contracting runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$10,500 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Absolute General Contracting.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.211.121.030.940.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 39ROOFING SOLUTIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13TONY JEFFERY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8JASON DISHER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SHE DIGS IT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FRANK T LUTTER INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4JESUS HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PATTERSON CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PLECITY KOWALSKI CON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BEAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8REGINALDO ONTIVEROS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ROD THE ROOFER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PRECISION EXCAVATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SHUSTER MANAGEMENT, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HAND MASTERS CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28LOPEZ TELLO FRAMING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7REYES CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TRUMARK CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THOMAS P. CARNEY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SHAKIR CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26Absolute General Con…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23
Absolute General Contracting has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

Absolute General Contracting in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Absolute General Contracting ranks #9,201 at $10,500 current penalty.

How Absolute General Contracting Compares

Absolute General Contracting's 7.67 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-08-23

Last Inspection

2012-04-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.7 violations per visit. That's $3,500 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

52.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

47.8% 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

$28,400

Current Penalty Amount

$10,500

Penalty Reduction

63.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,900 from the initial assessment of $28,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Absolute General Contracting compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Absolute General Contracting Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 23 3.3
Total Penalty $10,500 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,500 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Absolute General Contracting, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,500 here).

Sierra Construction & Excavation, INC. $10,500 CA Tlatenchi Construction, LLC $10,500 PA Barrientos Construction, LLC $10,500 AL Affordable Services CORP. $10,500 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Township of Hamilton/Department of Public Works 3 insp. Hamilton, NJ Roofing Solutions, LLC 3 insp. Charleston, WV Tony Jeffery 3 insp. Pickerington, OH Jason Disher 3 insp. Perrysburg, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sierra Construction & Excavation, INC.
Bakersfield, CA
2 inspections $10,500
Tlatenchi Construction, LLC
Wilkes Barre, PA
2 inspections $10,500
Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC.
New York, NY
2 inspections $10,500
Do IT Rite Cable, INC.
Montrose, MI
2 inspections $10,500
Hunterdon County Department of Public Works ? MT. Airy Garage
Lambertville, NJ
2 inspections $10,500

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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 Absolute General Contracting safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Absolute General Contracting's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 3 inspections, including 12 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 Absolute General Contracting have? ▼
Absolute General Contracting has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Absolute General Contracting had? ▼
Absolute General Contracting has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-23 and the most recent on 2012-04-11. This averages 7.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Absolute General Contracting? ▼
Absolute General Contracting has been assessed $10,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,400 (a 63.0% reduction).
Does Absolute General Contracting have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Absolute General Contracting has 12 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 Absolute General Contracting operate in? ▼
Absolute General Contracting operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238140). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Absolute General Contracting rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Absolute General Contracting ranks #33,655 (the upper 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 Absolute General Contracting's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Absolute General Contracting's total OSHA penalty of $10,500 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sierra Construction & Excavation, INC. in Bakersfield, CA is a similar construction employer with $10,500 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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