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Buchanan & Son Framing

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Buchanan & Son Framing has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$5,300
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#54,208
of 100,495 penalized employers

Buchanan & Son Framing in Elkhorn, NE has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Buchanan & Son Framing 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Charles While DBA C&W Roofing in Bloomington, IL is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $5,300 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
46%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Buchanan & Son Framing compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Buchanan & Son Framing runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$5,300 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Buchanan & Son Framing

The federal enforcement record for Buchanan & Son Framing in Elkhorn, NE includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (80.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $10,567 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $5,300 - a 49.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,650. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2022-06-28 to 2022-06-28, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-06-28

Last Inspection

2022-06-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,650 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$10,567

Current Penalty Amount

$5,300

Penalty Reduction

49.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,267 from the initial assessment of $10,567. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Buchanan & Son Framing compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Buchanan & Son Framing Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $5,300 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,650 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buchanan & Son Framing safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Buchanan & Son Framing's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Buchanan & Son Framing have? ▼
Buchanan & Son Framing has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Buchanan & Son Framing had? ▼
Buchanan & Son Framing has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-06-28 and the most recent on 2022-06-28. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Buchanan & Son Framing? ▼
Buchanan & Son Framing has been assessed $5,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,567 (a 49.8% reduction).
Does Buchanan & Son Framing have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Buchanan & Son Framing has 4 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 Buchanan & Son Framing operate in? ▼
Buchanan & Son Framing operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Buchanan & Son Framing's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Buchanan & Son Framing's total OSHA penalty of $5,300 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Charles While DBA C&W Roofing in Bloomington, IL is a similar construction employer with $5,300 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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