Construction · Honolulu, HI

Big Country Builders INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Big Country Builders INC ranks #23,495 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty71% serious
$15,355
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#23,495
of 99,447 penalized employers

Big Country Builders INC in Honolulu, HI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,355. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Big Country Builders INC 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,495 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Arce Construction in Spring, TX is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $15,360 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#23,495
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Big Country Builders INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Big Country Builders INC runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$15,355 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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 Big Country Builders INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.06.311.516.721.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHARM BUILDERS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21JESUS ACOSTA VEGA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12STRUCTURE USA CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12KEYSTONE CONCRETE PL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11KINDEN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9STATION BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BSA FRAMING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TZW CONTRACTING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5IDAHO ROOFING CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JOSE PEREZ PEREZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BANEY CONSTRUCTION I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17JW MASONRY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PREMIER CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GLENN O. HAWBAKER, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8EVARISTO RAMIREZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5POST GENERAL CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2J&L COMPANIES, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HGR GENERAL CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BIZZACK CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Big Country Builders…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14
Big Country Builders INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Big Country Builders INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Big Country Builders INC sits at penalty rank #6,016 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($15,355 assessed).

How Big Country Builders INC Compares

Big Country Builders INC's 4.67 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 (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-07-20

Last Inspection

2022-03-03

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,118

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $5,118 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$16,955

Current Penalty Amount

$15,355

Penalty Reduction

9.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,600 from the initial assessment of $16,955. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Big Country Builders INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 14 3.3
Total Penalty $15,355 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,118 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Big Country Builders INC, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,355 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

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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 Big Country Builders INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Big Country Builders INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 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 Big Country Builders INC have?
Big Country Builders INC has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,355.
How many OSHA inspections has Big Country Builders INC had?
Big Country Builders INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-20 and the most recent on 2022-03-03. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Big Country Builders INC?
Big Country Builders INC has been assessed $15,355 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,955 (a 9.4% reduction).
Does Big Country Builders INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Big Country Builders INC has 10 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 Big Country Builders INC operate in?
Big Country Builders INC 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 Big Country Builders INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Big Country Builders INC ranks #23,495 (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 Big Country Builders INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Big Country Builders INC's total OSHA penalty of $15,355 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Arce Construction in Spring, TX is a similar construction employer with $15,360 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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