Construction · Loveland, CO

Bass Builders

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bass Builders ranks #20,359 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty0% serious
$17,600
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#20,359
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bass Builders in Loveland, CO has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Bass Builders: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,359 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Continental Construction in Houston, TX is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $17,600 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#20,359
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 4 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 Bass Builders compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bass Builders runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$17,600 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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 Bass Builders.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGRABER & SONS CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16ALL PHASE ROOFING, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5WEBB CONTRACTOR CORP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15SALEM CITY STREETS D…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23AMAYA ROOFING & WATE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4JOSE IBARRA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11HERMENOGILDO VILLANU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11DANY ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5REAL CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13O'NEILL MASONRY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19CHARTER HOMES & NEIG…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7JOHN SCHAFER FRAMING, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25MECHANICAL TECHNOLOG…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SILVER STATE REFRIGE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7TKTMJ, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4J B ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8KAFAEI BUILDING GROU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16DHE PLUMBING & MECHA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4ELZINGA & VOLKERS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2ELLER CORP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1Bass Builders, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2
Bass Builders has 4 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.

Bass Builders in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Bass Builders is the #5,105 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($17,600).

How Bass Builders Compares

Bass Builders's 0.50 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 (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2012-05-08

Last Inspection

2013-01-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $4,400 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

2

Repeat

100.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$17,600

Current Penalty Amount

$17,600

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Bass Builders Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $17,600 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,400 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bass Builders, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,600 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

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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 Bass Builders safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Bass Builders's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 4 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 Bass Builders have?
Bass Builders has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Bass Builders had?
Bass Builders has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-08 and the most recent on 2013-01-08. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bass Builders?
Bass Builders has been assessed $17,600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Bass Builders have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Bass Builders has 0 serious violations, and 2 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 Bass Builders operate in?
Bass Builders 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 Bass Builders rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bass Builders ranks #20,359 (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 Bass Builders's safety record compare to industry average?
Bass Builders's total OSHA penalty of $17,600 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Continental Construction in Houston, TX is a similar construction employer with $17,600 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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