Construction · San Francisco, CA

Area Development, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Area Development, INC. ranks #7,915 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty23% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$36,810
OSHA penalties: 30
Violations cited: 7
OSHA inspections: #7,915
of 99,447 penalized employers

Area Development, INC. in San Francisco, CA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $36,810. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Area Development, INC. 7 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 30 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,915 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Diaz Construction, LLC in Little Rock, AR is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $36,802 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection: 23.3%
of violations were serious: #7,915
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 28/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Area Development, INC.

$36,810
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Area Development, INC. runs far above peers (5.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$36,810 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Area Development, INC..

Area Development, INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 30 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.

Area Development, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Area Development, INC. is the #1,886 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($36,810).

How Area Development, INC. Compares

Area Development, INC.'s 4.29 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 far above peers (5.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-01-19

Last Inspection

2023-07-06

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,259

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 7 inspections over 12 years, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $5,259 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

23.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

3.3% of total

Other-Than-Serious

73.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$54,400

Current Penalty Amount

$36,810

Penalty Reduction

32.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,590 from the initial assessment of $54,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Area Development, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Area Development, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	7	2.0
Violations	30	3.3
Total Penalty	$36,810	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$5,259	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Area Development, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($36,810 here).

Diaz Construction, LLC $36,802 AR Elder Josue Perez Ortega $36,800 MD Pablo Lopez $36,830 GA Stone Hammer Masons, LLC $36,831 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Borough of South Bound Brook Public Works Department 7 insp. South Bound Brook, NJ Adjustable Forms, INC. 7 insp. Chicago, IL Ellsworth Electric, INC. 7 insp. Hagerstown, MD Marlyn Development Corporation 7 insp. Virginia Beach, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Diaz Construction, LLC

Little Rock, AR

3 inspections $36,802

Elder Josue Perez Ortega

Queen Anne, MD

2 inspections $36,800

Pablo Lopez

Smyrna, GA

2 inspections $36,830

Stone Hammer Masons, LLC

Flanders, NJ

2 inspections $36,831

Ctis, LLC

Augusta, GA

0 inspections $0

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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 Area Development, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Area Development, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 7 inspections, including 7 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 Area Development, INC. have? ▼

Area Development, INC. has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $36,810.

How many OSHA inspections has Area Development, INC. had? ▼

Area Development, INC. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-19 and the most recent on 2023-07-06. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Area Development, INC.? ▼

Area Development, INC. has been assessed $36,810 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $54,400 (a 32.3% reduction).

Does Area Development, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Area Development, INC. has 7 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Area Development, INC. operate in? ▼

Area Development, INC. 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 Area Development, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Area Development, INC. ranks #7,915 (the top 10% 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 Area Development, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Area Development, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $36,810 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (5.4x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Diaz Construction, LLC in Little Rock, AR is a similar construction employer with $36,802 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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