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Armando Garcia

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Armando Garcia ranks #80,540 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,575
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#80,540
of 99,447 penalized employers

Armando Garcia in Taneytown, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,575. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Armando Garcia 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,540 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Woodruff & Sons, INC. in ST Petersburg, FL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,575 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#80,540
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Armando Garcia compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Armando Garcia runs well below peers (0.23x 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

$1,575 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Armando Garcia.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedW.E. O'NEIL CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VICENTE OLMOS GAYOSSO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AMERICAN WAY G & R C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MARFI CONTRACTING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7W.E.B. CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6C&J CONSTRUCTION AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RESIDENTIAL DESIGN W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18GONZALEZ STUCCO & ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NORTH CALDWELL BOROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DEALER INSTALLATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PACIFIC STEEL GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JR CONCRETE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JMJ CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GM MECHANICAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EDWARD JANUSZ DBA EJ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21HM FRAMERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STARMAX CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF WOODBURY - D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CJJ CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SSC HIGH RISE CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Armando Garcia, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Armando Garcia has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Armando Garcia in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Armando Garcia ranks #26,264 at $1,575 current penalty.

How Armando Garcia Compares

Armando Garcia's 6.00 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 runs well below peers (0.23x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-08-07

Last Inspection

2018-06-21

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$788

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $788 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$1,575

Current Penalty Amount

$1,575

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Armando Garcia Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 12 3.3
Total Penalty $1,575 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $788 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Armando Garcia, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,575 here).

Mike's Electric INC. $1,575 VT Bay Crane Northeast LLC $1,575 RI Lennar Construction $1,575 VA Hiller Plumbing Heating & Cooling Company INC $1,575 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California 2 insp. San Diego, CA Vicente Olmos Gayosso 2 insp. Moody, AL American Way G & R Construction INC. 2 insp. Woonsocket, RI Marfi Contracting CORP. 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mike's Electric INC.
Middlebury, VT
2 inspections $1,575
Bay Crane Northeast LLC
Providence, RI
2 inspections $1,575
Lennar Construction
Fredericksburg, VA
2 inspections $1,575
Hiller Plumbing Heating & Cooling Company INC
Smyrna, TN
2 inspections $1,575
Woodruff & Sons, INC.
ST Petersburg, FL
2 inspections $1,575

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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 Armando Garcia safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Armando Garcia's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Armando Garcia have? ▼
Armando Garcia has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,575.
How many OSHA inspections has Armando Garcia had? ▼
Armando Garcia has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-07 and the most recent on 2018-06-21. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Armando Garcia? ▼
Armando Garcia has been assessed $1,575 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Armando Garcia have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Armando Garcia has 6 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 Armando Garcia operate in? ▼
Armando Garcia operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Armando Garcia rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Armando Garcia ranks #80,540 (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 Armando Garcia's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Armando Garcia's total OSHA penalty of $1,575 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Woodruff & Sons, INC. in ST Petersburg, FL is a similar construction employer with $1,575 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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