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Brandt Construction Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brandt Construction Company has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,750
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#79,848
of 100,495 penalized employers

Brandt Construction Company in Rock Island, IL has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,750. 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 Brandt Construction Company: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in just 1 violation, averaging 0.2 per inspection - fewer than typical. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Broadway Signs in Anchorage, AK is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,750 in current penalties.

0.2
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
21%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Brandt Construction Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Brandt Construction Company runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$1,750 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Brandt Construction Company

The federal enforcement record for Brandt Construction Company in Rock Island, IL includes 5 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.20 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $3,500 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,750 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $350. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-05-06 to 2015-07-09, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2015-05-06

Last Inspection

2015-07-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.2 violations per visit. That's $350 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

1

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

$3,500

Current Penalty Amount

$1,750

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,750 from the initial assessment of $3,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Brandt Construction Company compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Brandt Construction Company Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $1,750 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $350 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brandt Construction Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Brandt Construction Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 5 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Brandt Construction Company have? ▼
Brandt Construction Company has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Brandt Construction Company had? ▼
Brandt Construction Company has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-06 and the most recent on 2015-07-09. This averages 0.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brandt Construction Company? ▼
Brandt Construction Company has been assessed $1,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,500 (a 50.0% reduction).
What industry does Brandt Construction Company operate in? ▼
Brandt Construction Company operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Brandt Construction Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Brandt Construction Company's total OSHA penalty of $1,750 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Broadway Signs in Anchorage, AK is a similar construction employer with $1,750 in current penalties.

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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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