Construction · Lebanon, PA

Arthur Funk & Sons, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. ranks #4,564 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty55% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$54,227
OSHA penalties: 11
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #4,564
of 99,447 penalized employers

Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. in Lebanon, PA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $54,227. 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 Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. 6 times over 11 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,564 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $4,396 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, Piquette & Howard Electric Service in Plaistow, NH is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection: 54.5%
of violations were serious: #4,564
of 99,447 penalized employers: $4,396
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 75/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
B Wage & hour compliance: $4K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($4K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Arthur Funk & Sons, INC.

$54,227
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. runs far above peers (8.0x 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

$54,227 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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 Arthur Funk & Sons, INC..

Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,119 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($54,227 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. ranks #9,312 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($4,396).

Combined federal exposure here: $54,227 OSHA penalties plus $4,396 WHD back wages (7.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. Compares

Arthur Funk & Sons, INC.'s 1.83 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 (8.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-04-11

Last Inspection

2023-08-16

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,038

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 6 inspections over 11 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $9,038 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

54.5% of total

Willful

9.1% of total

Repeat

9.1% of total

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% 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

$66,885

Current Penalty Amount

$54,227

Penalty Reduction

18.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$58,623

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,658 from the initial assessment of $66,885. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$4,396

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$1,099

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$4,396

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. owed $4,396 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 5 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 Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Arthur Funk & Sons, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	2.0
Violations	11	3.3
Total Penalty	$54,227	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$9,038	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Arthur Funk & Sons, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($54,227 here).

Las Vegas Paving Corporation $54,234 NV Jose Luis Jimenez $54,120 KS Lieffring Roofing $54,340 ND Pavilion Construction, LLC $54,113 NM

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Mitchell Brothers, INC. 6 insp. Parris Island, SC Pumford Construction 6 insp. Bay City, MI Timberworks Construction, LLC 6 insp. Redding, CA Hta Plumbing & Mechanical, INC. 6 insp. Reno, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

CBC Framing, INC.

Santa Clarita, CA

2 inspections $58,610

Piquette & Howard Electric Service

2 inspections $58,600

James J. Welch & CO., INC.

Easthampton, MA

2 inspections $58,674

MRF Global, Corp.

Haledon, NJ

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Arthur Funk & Sons, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. also carries $4,396 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 Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Arthur Funk & Sons, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 6 inspections, including 6 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 Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. have? ▼

Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 1 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $54,227.

How many OSHA inspections has Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. had? ▼

Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-11 and the most recent on 2023-08-16. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Arthur Funk & Sons, INC.? ▼

Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. has been assessed $54,227 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $66,885 (a 18.9% reduction). Additionally, $4,396 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. has 6 serious violations, 1 willful 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.

Has Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Arthur Funk & Sons, INC., resulting in $4,396 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. operate in? ▼

Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). 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 Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Arthur Funk & Sons, 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 $4,396 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Arthur Funk & Sons, INC. ranks #4,564 (the top 5% 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 Arthur Funk & Sons, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Arthur Funk & Sons, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $54,227 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (8.0x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Piquette & Howard Electric Service in Plaistow, NH is a similar construction employer with $0 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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