Construction · Lexington, KY

Brown Sprinkler Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brown Sprinkler Corporation ranks #58,616 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$4,476
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#58,616
of 99,447 penalized employers

Brown Sprinkler Corporation in Lexington, KY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,476. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Brown Sprinkler Corporation 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,616 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Leonardo Lomas in Cypress, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,476 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#58,616
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Brown Sprinkler Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Brown Sprinkler Corporation runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$4,476 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Brown Sprinkler Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0012.324.637.049.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedS.A. HALAC IRON WORK…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 47OSCAR ARTEAGA DBA OS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TYLER ROOFING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ZACCA CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8GEORGIA BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SPIESS CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MANUEL FRAMING, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LEECO CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CPC SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ERNESTO ALEJANDRO ES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TITAN CONTRACTOR LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7KNIFE RIVER CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ABACUS CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DARAN GENERAL CARPEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27EASTERN REMODELING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SOUTHWEST WATER WORK…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SENECA STEEL ERECTOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CASTLE HOME CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4C & D WATERPROOFING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CHIEF CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Brown Sprinkler Corp…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Brown Sprinkler Corporation has 3 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.

Brown Sprinkler Corporation in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Brown Sprinkler Corporation sits at penalty rank #17,921 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($4,476 assessed).

How Brown Sprinkler Corporation Compares

Brown Sprinkler Corporation's 0.67 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-10-08

Last Inspection

2021-03-23

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,492

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $1,492 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

2

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

$4,476

Current Penalty Amount

$4,476

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Brown Sprinkler Corporation compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Brown Sprinkler Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $4,476 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,492 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Brown Sprinkler Corporation, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,476 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 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 Brown Sprinkler Corporation safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Brown Sprinkler Corporation's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 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 Brown Sprinkler Corporation have?
Brown Sprinkler Corporation has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,476.
How many OSHA inspections has Brown Sprinkler Corporation had?
Brown Sprinkler Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-08 and the most recent on 2021-03-23. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brown Sprinkler Corporation?
Brown Sprinkler Corporation has been assessed $4,476 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Brown Sprinkler Corporation operate in?
Brown Sprinkler Corporation operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Brown Sprinkler Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Brown Sprinkler Corporation ranks #58,616 (the lower half 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 Brown Sprinkler Corporation's safety record compare to industry average?
Brown Sprinkler Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $4,476 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Leonardo Lomas in Cypress, TX is a similar construction employer with $4,476 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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