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Alves Home Improvement

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alves Home Improvement has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$14,605
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#24,879
of 100,495 penalized employers

Alves Home Improvement in Fall River, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,605. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Alves Home Improvement 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Santiago Barraza in San Antonio, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,608 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
75%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Alves Home Improvement compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Alves Home Improvement 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

$14,605 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Alves Home Improvement

The federal enforcement record for Alves Home Improvement in Fall River, MA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (75.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $14,605 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $14,605 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $7,303. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-09-17 to 2022-09-14, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-09-17

Last Inspection

2022-09-14

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,303

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $7,303 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$14,605

Current Penalty Amount

$14,605

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Alves Home Improvement compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Alves Home Improvement Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $14,605 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,303 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alves Home Improvement safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Alves Home Improvement's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Alves Home Improvement have? ▼
Alves Home Improvement has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,605.
How many OSHA inspections has Alves Home Improvement had? ▼
Alves Home Improvement has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-09-17 and the most recent on 2022-09-14. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Alves Home Improvement? ▼
Alves Home Improvement has been assessed $14,605 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Alves Home Improvement have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Alves Home Improvement 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 Alves Home Improvement operate in? ▼
Alves Home Improvement operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Alves Home Improvement's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Alves Home Improvement's total OSHA penalty of $14,605 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Santiago Barraza in San Antonio, TX is a similar construction employer with $14,608 in current penalties.

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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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