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Awl Industries INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Awl Industries INC. ranks #32,959 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$10,780
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#32,959
of 99,447 penalized employers

Awl Industries INC. in Brooklyn, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,780. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Awl Industries INC. 2 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,959 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Ajd Construction CO., INC. in Harrison, NJ is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,780 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#32,959
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Awl Industries INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Awl Industries INC. runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$10,780 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Awl Industries INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWEST COAST DRYWALL &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ROAD CONTRACTOR CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RUB & DAN CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30BC STUCCO AND STONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10EVERARDO "JUAN" SERVIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LOVELL CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FRAMING CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH COAST SPECIALT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18JH CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SEAWAY PAINTING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SIC SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DFW FRAMING & CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RANDY J. SMITH CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SCHUFF STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MANUEL PINTO RODRIGU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BROTHERS ROOFING & C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18FUERZA PILAR CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TE CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FORTINA HERNANDEZ BA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GULF STATES PROTECTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Awl Industries INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Awl Industries INC. has 2 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.

Awl Industries INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Awl Industries INC. is the #9,006 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($10,780).

How Awl Industries INC. Compares

Awl Industries INC.'s 1.00 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-22

Last Inspection

2026-03-17

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,390

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 14 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $5,390 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

2

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

$10,780

Current Penalty Amount

$10,780

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Awl Industries INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $10,780 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,390 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Awl Industries INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,780 here).

Ajd Construction CO., INC. $10,780 NJ Neptali Galvez $10,781 FL Octavio Bazana $10,782 TX Smallwood Masonry $10,782 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

West Coast Drywall & Paint 2 insp. Riverside, CA Road Contractor Corporation 2 insp. Mullica Hill, NJ Rub & Dan Construction, LLC 2 insp. Urbana, MD BC Stucco and Stone 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ajd Construction CO., INC.
Harrison, NJ
2 inspections $10,780
Neptali Galvez
Cantonment, FL
2 inspections $10,781
Teyma USA / Abeinsa EPC
Phoenix, AZ
0 inspections $0
Zeff Concrete
Utica, MI
0 inspections $0
Octavio Bazana
Spring, TX
2 inspections $10,782

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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 Awl Industries INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Awl Industries INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Awl Industries INC. have? ▼
Awl Industries INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,780.
How many OSHA inspections has Awl Industries INC. had? ▼
Awl Industries INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-22 and the most recent on 2026-03-17. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Awl Industries INC.? ▼
Awl Industries INC. has been assessed $10,780 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Awl Industries INC. operate in? ▼
Awl Industries 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.
Where does Awl Industries INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Awl Industries INC. ranks #32,959 (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 Awl Industries INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Awl Industries INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,780 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ajd Construction CO., INC. in Harrison, NJ is a similar construction employer with $10,780 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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