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American Preservation Builders LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Preservation Builders LLC ranks #38,402 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty83% serious
$8,943
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#38,402
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Preservation Builders LLC in Cleveland, OH has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,943. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected American Preservation Builders LLC 5 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.2 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,402 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Encore Construction, INC. in Washington, DC is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $8,940 in current penalties.

1.2
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#38,402
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.2 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 American Preservation Builders LLC runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$8,943 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 American Preservation Builders LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0011.322.633.945.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGRABER & SONS CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29JDH COMPANY INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12UNIVERSAL PLUMBING &…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3M HOLLAND & SONS CON…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6MOSTAGHASI ENTERPRIS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5RODRIGUEZ PLASTERING…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2CENTERLINE BUILDERS,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2JR HEINEMAN & SONS C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6T AND D TRENCHLESS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0ADAM MOLE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13PLATINUM ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9ANEN CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11FITE BUILDING COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6ARCHSTONE BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2EAGLE PEAK ROCK & PA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9CHARLES CARTER CONST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0CHRISTMAN CO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 43JOSE SANCHEZ, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16RODOLFO PEREZ, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7American Preservatio…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6
American Preservation Builders LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

American Preservation Builders LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, American Preservation Builders LLC ranks #10,808 at $8,943 current penalty.

How American Preservation Builders LLC Compares

American Preservation Builders LLC's 1.20 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 (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-12-19

Last Inspection

2017-02-13

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,789

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.2 violations per visit. That's $1,789 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$16,275

Current Penalty Amount

$8,943

Penalty Reduction

45.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,332 from the initial assessment of $16,275. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How American Preservation Builders LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric American Preservation Builders LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $8,943 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,789 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Preservation Builders LLC, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,943 here).

El Paso Arc Electric INC. $8,945 TX Pacific Elite Construction LLC $8,940 HI Encore Construction, INC. $8,940 DC Atsalis Brothers Painting CO $8,939 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Graber & Sons Construction, LLC 5 insp. Mahomet, IL JDH Company INC 5 insp. Chattanooga, TN Universal Plumbing & Heating CO. 5 insp. Las Vegas, NV M Holland & Sons Construction, INC. 5 insp. Boston, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ramirez Roofing Services, LLC
Cincinnati, OH
2 inspections $8,944
F&S Contractors Plus LLC
Batavia, OH
0 inspections $0
El Paso Arc Electric INC.
El Paso, TX
3 inspections $8,945
Pacific Elite Construction LLC
Aiea, HI
4 inspections $8,940
Encore Construction, INC.
Washington, DC
3 inspections $8,940

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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 American Preservation Builders LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Preservation Builders LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 5 inspections, including 5 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 American Preservation Builders LLC have? ▼
American Preservation Builders LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,943.
How many OSHA inspections has American Preservation Builders LLC had? ▼
American Preservation Builders LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-19 and the most recent on 2017-02-13. This averages 1.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Preservation Builders LLC? ▼
American Preservation Builders LLC has been assessed $8,943 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,275 (a 45.1% reduction).
Does American Preservation Builders LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Preservation Builders LLC has 5 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 American Preservation Builders LLC operate in? ▼
American Preservation Builders LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236116). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does American Preservation Builders LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Preservation Builders LLC ranks #38,402 (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 American Preservation Builders LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Preservation Builders LLC's total OSHA penalty of $8,943 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Encore Construction, INC. in Washington, DC is a similar construction employer with $8,940 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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