Construction · Tacoma, WA

Advantage Construction Enterpr

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Advantage Construction Enterpr ranks #67,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$3,150
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#67,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Advantage Construction Enterpr in Tacoma, WA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Advantage Construction Enterpr: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #67,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, John Moriarty & Associates of Virginia, LLC in Washington, DC is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,150 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#67,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Advantage Construction Enterpr compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Advantage Construction Enterpr runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$3,150 Top 32% most affordable more affordable than 68% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Advantage Construction Enterpr.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVENEGAS CONTRACTING,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22HERA CONSTRUCTION INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29SILVA CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7HAMILTON CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23ALAKAI MECHANICAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10MRMD NY CORP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9RMY CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6K & E CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10KINSLEY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2MITCHELL ACOUSTICS A…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3MARTINEZ ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21ALPINE ROOFING CO., …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2HONOLULU BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7SYCAMORE ENGINEERING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1TARLTON AND SON INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1MANSFIELD TOWN HIGHW…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10CONSOLIDATED ELECTR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0SMOOT GILBANE CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0VALCOM ENTERPRISES, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1THE PENTA BUILDING G…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0Advantage Constructi…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10
Advantage Construction Enterpr has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Advantage Construction Enterpr in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Advantage Construction Enterpr is the #21,071 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($3,150).

How Advantage Construction Enterpr Compares

Advantage Construction Enterpr's 2.50 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2012-05-08

Last Inspection

2012-06-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$788

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $788 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$3,150

Current Penalty Amount

$3,150

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Advantage Construction Enterpr compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Advantage Construction Enterpr Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 10 3.3
Total Penalty $3,150 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $788 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Advantage Construction Enterpr, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,150 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

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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 Advantage Construction Enterpr safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Advantage Construction Enterpr's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 4 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Advantage Construction Enterpr have?
Advantage Construction Enterpr has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Advantage Construction Enterpr had?
Advantage Construction Enterpr has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-08 and the most recent on 2012-06-12. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Advantage Construction Enterpr?
Advantage Construction Enterpr has been assessed $3,150 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Advantage Construction Enterpr have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Advantage Construction Enterpr has 6 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 Advantage Construction Enterpr operate in?
Advantage Construction Enterpr operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236118). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Advantage Construction Enterpr rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Advantage Construction Enterpr ranks #67,184 (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 Advantage Construction Enterpr's safety record compare to industry average?
Advantage Construction Enterpr's total OSHA penalty of $3,150 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, John Moriarty & Associates of Virginia, LLC in Washington, DC is a similar construction employer with $3,150 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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