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Ard Contracting, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ard Contracting, INC ranks #50,303 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$6,000
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#50,303
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ard Contracting, INC in Birmingham, AL has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,000. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 13 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ard Contracting, INC once. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,303 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $7,745 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. For comparison, Virginia Equipment and Development, INC. in Virginia Beach, VA is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $13,750 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#50,303
of 99,447 penalized employers
$7,745
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 57/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $8K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($8K 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 Ard Contracting, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ard Contracting, INC sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$6,000 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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 Ard Contracting, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.103.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBKJ CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ROBERTSON ELECTRIC LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1PINNACLE INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5ACC CONSTRUCTION CO.…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2SKINNER INTERIOR SYS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3GRAND STREET CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3ALL TRADES CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3LEE DRYWALL, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1UNLIMITED CARE BUILD…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ASIAN CONSTRUCTION D…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3CONSOLIDATED SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MALEK, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1GEELEHER ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SUNRISE PLUMBING & H…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2CENTRAL FLORIDA ROOF…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2CONCRETE STRUCTURES,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3TOP DEVELOPMENT INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 13C & H FIRE PROTECTIO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ATWATER CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2BONITZ OF GEORGIA, I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3Ard Contracting, INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4
Ard Contracting, INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 4 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.

Ard Contracting, INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ard Contracting, INC ranks #14,750 at $6,000 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Ard Contracting, INC ranks #7,603 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($7,745).

Combined federal exposure here: $6,000 OSHA penalties plus $7,745 WHD back wages (56.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Ard Contracting, INC Compares

Ard Contracting, INC's 4.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2012-08-15

Last Inspection

2012-08-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $6,000 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$13,500

Current Penalty Amount

$6,000

Penalty Reduction

55.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$13,745

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,500 from the initial assessment of $13,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$7,745
Employees Affected
7
WHD Violations
13
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,106
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$7,745

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Ard Contracting, INC owed $7,745 in back wages to 7 employees across 1 case and 13 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 Ard Contracting, INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ard Contracting, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $6,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,000 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ard Contracting, INC, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,000 here).

Enr General Construction INC. $6,000 NY River City Glass, INC. $6,000 OH Texakota Builders, LLC $6,000 SD High Construction Company $6,000 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

BKJ Construction 1 insp. Schenectady, NY Robertson Electric LLC 1 insp. Springville, UT Pinnacle International Development, INC. 1 insp. San Diego, CA Acc Construction CO., INC 1 insp. Augusta, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

L & L Restoration
Parkesburg, PA
0 inspections $0
Axel Chairez
Fairhope, AL
2 inspections $13,740
Grassi Roofing
Savannah, GA
4 inspections $13,740
JBlanco Enterprises
Englewood, CO
0 inspections $0
Virginia Equipment and Development, INC.
Virginia Beach, VA
3 inspections $13,750

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What to do with this record

Use Ard Contracting, INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Ard Contracting, INC against L & L Restoration, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Ard Contracting, INC also carries $7,745 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 Ard Contracting, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ard Contracting, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ard Contracting, INC have? ▼
Ard Contracting, INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Ard Contracting, INC had? ▼
Ard Contracting, INC has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-15 and the most recent on 2012-08-15. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ard Contracting, INC? ▼
Ard Contracting, INC has been assessed $6,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,500 (a 55.6% reduction). Additionally, $7,745 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Ard Contracting, INC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Ard Contracting, INC, resulting in $7,745 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Ard Contracting, INC operate in? ▼
Ard Contracting, INC 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.
What should I do if Ard Contracting, INC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Ard Contracting, INC 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 $7,745 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Ard Contracting, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ard Contracting, INC ranks #50,303 (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 Ard Contracting, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ard Contracting, INC's total OSHA penalty of $6,000 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Virginia Equipment and Development, INC. in Virginia Beach, VA is a similar construction employer with $13,750 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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