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Anchor Construction Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Anchor Construction Corporation ranks #35,802 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,761
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#35,802
of 99,447 penalized employers

Anchor Construction Corporation in Washington, DC has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,761. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Anchor Construction Corporation 5 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.4 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,802 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $19,369 in back wages owed to 17 affected workers. For comparison, RP Remodeling, LLC in Brookfield, CT is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $29,130 in current penalties.

0.4
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#35,802
of 99,447 penalized employers
$19,369
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $19K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($19K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Anchor Construction Corporation runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$9,761 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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 Anchor Construction Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCENTURY ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17G L HOWARD INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5STEWART & SUNDELL CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5GUAM ADVANCE ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4GLACIER PEAK CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4PACIFIC MODAIR CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7SAWADEE BUILDERS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13JENSEN BUILDERS LTD., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6DELUXE EXCAVATION INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20MATICH CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH FULTON - PUBLI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19HOWARD TOWN HIGHWAY …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 31SYLVESTER ROOFING CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12K&D ROOFING & CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7PRIMO'S ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5BUTTE ROOFING CO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5BRANDT CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1AME, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1HAMBURG VILLAGE DPW, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26ITHACA CITY DPW WATE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21Anchor Construction …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2
Anchor Construction Corporation has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Anchor Construction Corporation in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Anchor Construction Corporation is the #9,949 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($9,761). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Anchor Construction Corporation at rank #4,696 of 12,785 employers ($19,369 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $9,761 OSHA penalties plus $19,369 WHD back wages (66.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Anchor Construction Corporation Compares

Anchor Construction Corporation's 0.40 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 (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2013-07-16

Last Inspection

2024-02-21

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,952

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 11 years, averaging 0.4 violations per visit. That's $1,952 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$14,761

Current Penalty Amount

$9,761

Penalty Reduction

33.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$29,130

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,000 from the initial assessment of $14,761. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$19,369
Employees Affected
17
WHD Violations
17
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,139
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$19,369

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Anchor Construction Corporation owed $19,369 in back wages to 17 employees across 1 case and 17 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Anchor Construction Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $9,761 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,952 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Anchor Construction Corporation, both outside DC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,761 here).

Lazer Carpentry, INC $9,762 FL GSY Construction LLC $9,760 OH JW Contractors, INC. $9,760 PA Perez Commercial Construction $9,760 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Century Roofing 5 insp. Kansas City, MO G L Howard INC 5 insp. Richmond, VA Stewart & Sundell Concrete, INC. 5 insp. Las Vegas, NV Guam Advance Enterprises, INC. 5 insp. Tamuning, GU

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

RP Remodeling, LLC
Brookfield, CT
2 inspections $29,130
Chupp Construction LLC
Mahomet, IL
2 inspections $29,125
Trident Seafoods Corporation
Sand Point, AK
5 inspections $29,125
Empyre Builders INC
Rochester, MN
2 inspections $29,125
Pierce Contracting, INC
North Huntingdon, PA
2 inspections $29,124

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What to do with this record

Use Anchor Construction Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Anchor Construction Corporation against RP Remodeling, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Anchor Construction Corporation's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Anchor Construction Corporation also carries $19,369 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Anchor Construction Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Anchor Construction Corporation's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 5 inspections, including 2 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 Anchor Construction Corporation have? ▼
Anchor Construction Corporation has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,761.
How many OSHA inspections has Anchor Construction Corporation had? ▼
Anchor Construction Corporation has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-16 and the most recent on 2024-02-21. This averages 0.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Anchor Construction Corporation? ▼
Anchor Construction Corporation has been assessed $9,761 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,761 (a 33.9% reduction). Additionally, $19,369 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Anchor Construction Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Anchor Construction Corporation has 2 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.
Has Anchor Construction Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Anchor Construction Corporation, resulting in $19,369 in back wages owed to 17 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Anchor Construction Corporation operate in? ▼
Anchor Construction Corporation operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Anchor Construction Corporation owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Anchor Construction Corporation owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $19,369 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Anchor Construction Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Anchor Construction Corporation ranks #35,802 (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 Anchor Construction Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Anchor Construction Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $9,761 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, RP Remodeling, LLC in Brookfield, CT is a similar construction employer with $29,130 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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