Construction · Washington, DC

Blackwood of DC, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Blackwood of DC, LLC has a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: $67,078
Back wages owed

Blackwood of DC, LLC in Washington, DC has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. 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 Blackwood of DC, LLC once. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $67,078 in back wages owed to 37 affected workers. For comparison, Borough of Belmar in Belmar, NJ is another construction employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $67,100 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: $67,078
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 23/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $67K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($67K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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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 Blackwood of DC, LLC.

Blackwood of DC, LLC has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 3 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.

Blackwood of DC, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Blackwood of DC, LLC ranks #1,688 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($67,078). Blackwood of DC, LLC carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #1,688 of 12,785 Construction employers on WHD back wages ($67,078).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $67,078 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Blackwood of DC, LLC Compares

Blackwood of DC, LLC's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Blackwood of DC, LLC to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,767 per employer.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2019-10-10

Last Inspection

2019-10-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$67,078

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$1,813

Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average

$67,078

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Blackwood of DC, LLC owed $67,078 in back wages to 37 employees across 1 case and 37 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 Blackwood of DC, LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Blackwood of DC, LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.0
Violations	3	3.3
Total Penalty	$0	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Blackwood of DC, LLC, both outside DC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

BKJ Construction 1 insp. Schenectady, NY Robertson Electric LLC 1 insp. Springville, UT Pinnacle International Development, INC. 1 insp. San Diego, CA Acc Construction CO., INC 1 insp. Augusta, GA

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0 inspections $0

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9 inspections $67,100

Borough of Belmar

Belmar, NJ

5 inspections $67,100

Indigo Contracting Services, Inc.

Tempe, AZ

0 inspections $0

Carlos Contreras Framing

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2 inspections $67,047

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What to do with this record

Use Blackwood of DC, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Blackwood of DC, LLC against Patric's Carpentry, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Blackwood of DC, LLC also carries $67,078 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 Blackwood of DC, LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Blackwood of DC, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 1 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Blackwood of DC, LLC have? ▼

Blackwood of DC, LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Blackwood of DC, LLC had? ▼

Blackwood of DC, LLC has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-10-10 and the most recent on 2019-10-10. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Blackwood of DC, LLC? ▼

Blackwood of DC, LLC has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,882 (a 100.0% reduction). Additionally, $67,078 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Blackwood of DC, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Blackwood of DC, LLC has 2 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.

Has Blackwood of DC, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Blackwood of DC, LLC, resulting in $67,078 in back wages owed to 37 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Blackwood of DC, LLC operate in? ▼

Blackwood of DC, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238110). 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 Blackwood of DC, LLC owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Blackwood of DC, LLC 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 $67,078 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Blackwood of DC, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Blackwood of DC, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Borough of Belmar in Belmar, NJ is a similar construction employer with $67,100 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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