Construction · Terre Haute, IN

Building Blocks Masonry INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Building Blocks Masonry INC ranks #48,825 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$6,300
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#48,825
of 99,447 penalized employers

Building Blocks Masonry INC in Terre Haute, IN 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: $6,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Building Blocks Masonry INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,825 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Lee Company in Nashville, TN is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $6,300 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#48,825
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Building Blocks Masonry INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Building Blocks Masonry INC sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$6,300 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Building Blocks Masonry INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.110.320.530.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTUCKER MECHANICAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16UNNERSTALL CONTRACTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PABLO PENA ROOFING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EVER CONTRACTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39WEO CARPENTRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19A&L HERNANDEZ CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RE FRAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALLGOOD CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOSH GENERAL ENGINEE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14S & F CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12EHA SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RDR CONTRACTORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HVAC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BOONE'S CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STONE HAMMER MASONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BUTCH HATCHER ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KEVIN DONATH GENERAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SONGER STEEL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23ROSE GENERAL CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ELIAZAR PEREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Building Blocks Maso…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Building Blocks Masonry INC has 2 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.

Building Blocks Masonry INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Building Blocks Masonry INC ranks #14,321 at $6,300 current penalty.

How Building Blocks Masonry INC Compares

Building Blocks Masonry INC's 1.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-06-19

Last Inspection

2024-07-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,150 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

50.0% 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

$12,600

Current Penalty Amount

$6,300

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,300 from the initial assessment of $12,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Building Blocks Masonry INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Building Blocks Masonry INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $6,300 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,150 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Building Blocks Masonry INC, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Building Blocks Masonry INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Building Blocks Masonry INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Building Blocks Masonry INC have?
Building Blocks Masonry INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Building Blocks Masonry INC had?
Building Blocks Masonry INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-06-19 and the most recent on 2024-07-15. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Building Blocks Masonry INC?
Building Blocks Masonry INC has been assessed $6,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,600 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Building Blocks Masonry INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Building Blocks Masonry INC has 1 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Blocks Masonry INC operate in?
Building Blocks Masonry INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Building Blocks Masonry INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Building Blocks Masonry INC ranks #48,825 (the upper 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 Building Blocks Masonry INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Building Blocks Masonry INC's total OSHA penalty of $6,300 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lee Company in Nashville, TN is a similar construction employer with $6,300 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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