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Basic Construction Company, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Basic Construction Company, LLC ranks #21,312 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty40% serious
$16,835
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
11
OSHA inspections
#21,312
of 99,447 penalized employers

Basic Construction Company, LLC in Newport News, VA has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,835. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Basic Construction Company, LLC 11 times over 11 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,312 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 far above peers (5.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Robert Lopez in Ridgeland, MS is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,835 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#21,312
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Basic Construction Company, LLC runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$16,835 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Basic Construction Company, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both10.911.01111.011.1016.833.650.467.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF ROSEMEAD, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 0THE CHRISTMAN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 3SACHSE CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 10A SQUARED CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 18TURNER CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 2HITT CONTRACTING INC., OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 0PIER CONSTRUCTION & …, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 2GRANITE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 49KBE BUILDING CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 0RELIABLE CONTRACTING…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 9CLARK CONSTRUCTION G…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 0ROCKFORD CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 5TOWN OF HADDAM, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 55POWER CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 0SUNWEST ONE INC, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 1TAB CONTRACTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 8GIFFORD CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 3POLO MASONRY BUILDER…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 64EXXEL PACIFIC INC, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 3WM. T. SPAEDER CO., …, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 9Basic Construction C…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 5
Basic Construction Company, LLC has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Basic Construction Company, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Basic Construction Company, LLC is the #5,391 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($16,835).

How Basic Construction Company, LLC Compares

Basic Construction Company, LLC's 0.45 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 above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

11

First Inspection

2011-03-25

Last Inspection

2022-02-10

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,530

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 11 inspections over 11 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,530 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

20.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$24,190

Current Penalty Amount

$16,835

Penalty Reduction

30.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,355 from the initial assessment of $24,190. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Basic Construction Company, LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Basic Construction Company, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 11 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $16,835 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,530 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Basic Construction Company, LLC, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,835 here).

Robert Lopez $16,835 MS Ben Miller $16,836 OH German Enrique Lalvay Lalvay $16,837 MD Heriberto Cisneros $16,840 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

City of Rosemead 11 insp. Rosemead, CA The Christman Company 11 insp. Grand Rapids, MI Sachse Construction and Development Company, L.L.C. 11 insp. Detroit, MI A Squared Construction LLC DBA a Squared Framing 11 insp. Philadelphia, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Robert Lopez
Ridgeland, MS
2 inspections $16,835
Petersen-Dean Roofing and Solar Systems, Inc.
Fremont, CA
0 inspections $0
Ben Miller
North Canton, OH
2 inspections $16,836
EMC Foundation
Muskego, WI
0 inspections $0
Sunshine Painting Company, LLC
Bowling Green, KY
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 Basic Construction Company, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Basic Construction Company, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 11 inspections, including 2 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 Basic Construction Company, LLC have? ▼
Basic Construction Company, LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,835.
How many OSHA inspections has Basic Construction Company, LLC had? ▼
Basic Construction Company, LLC has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-25 and the most recent on 2022-02-10. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Basic Construction Company, LLC? ▼
Basic Construction Company, LLC has been assessed $16,835 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,190 (a 30.4% reduction).
Does Basic Construction Company, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Basic Construction Company, LLC has 2 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 Basic Construction Company, LLC operate in? ▼
Basic Construction Company, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Basic Construction Company, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Basic Construction Company, LLC ranks #21,312 (the top quarter 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 Basic Construction Company, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Basic Construction Company, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $16,835 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Robert Lopez in Ridgeland, MS is a similar construction employer with $16,835 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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