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Building America Stronger Welding, LLC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Building America Stronger Welding, LLC. has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$31,660
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,769
of 100,495 penalized employers

Building America Stronger Welding, LLC. in Ashburn, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,660. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Building America Stronger Welding, LLC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% of penalized employers nationally. 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Perry Roofing Contractors in Gainesville, FL is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
90%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Building America Stronger Welding, LLC. runs well above peers (4.7x 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

$31,660 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Building America Stronger Welding, LLC.

The federal enforcement record for Building America Stronger Welding, LLC. in Ashburn, VA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (100.0%) 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 $31,660 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $31,660 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $15,830. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well above peers (4.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2024-06-21 to 2025-09-03, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-06-21

Last Inspection

2025-09-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,830

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $15,830 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$31,660

Current Penalty Amount

$31,660

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Building America Stronger Welding, LLC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Building America Stronger Welding, LLC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $31,660 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,830 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Building America Stronger Welding, LLC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Building America Stronger Welding, LLC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Building America Stronger Welding, LLC. have? ▼
Building America Stronger Welding, LLC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,660.
How many OSHA inspections has Building America Stronger Welding, LLC. had? ▼
Building America Stronger Welding, LLC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-06-21 and the most recent on 2025-09-03. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Building America Stronger Welding, LLC.? ▼
Building America Stronger Welding, LLC. has been assessed $31,660 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Building America Stronger Welding, LLC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Building America Stronger Welding, 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.
What industry does Building America Stronger Welding, LLC. operate in? ▼
Building America Stronger Welding, LLC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238120). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Building America Stronger Welding, LLC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Building America Stronger Welding, LLC.'s total OSHA penalty of $31,660 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (4.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Perry Roofing Contractors in Gainesville, FL is a similar construction employer with $0 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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