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Butte Construction Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Butte Construction Company has a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$8,665
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#39,588
of 100,495 penalized employers

Butte Construction Company in Chico, CA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,665. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Butte Construction Company 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper 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, Castrejon Enterprises LLC in Oklahoma City, OK is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,667 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
61%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Butte Construction Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Butte Construction Company runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$8,665 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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 Butte Construction Company

The federal enforcement record for Butte Construction Company in Chico, CA includes 5 OSHA inspections and 11 violations, translating to 2.20 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 2 (18.2%) 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 $8,665 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $8,665 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,733. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-06-28 to 2023-01-10, a window of roughly 6 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2017-06-28

Last Inspection

2023-01-10

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,733

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $1,733 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

2

Repeat

18.2% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

81.8% 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

$8,665

Current Penalty Amount

$8,665

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Butte Construction Company Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 11 3.3
Total Penalty $8,665 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,733 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butte Construction Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Butte Construction Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 5 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Butte Construction Company have? ▼
Butte Construction Company has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,665.
How many OSHA inspections has Butte Construction Company had? ▼
Butte Construction Company has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-28 and the most recent on 2023-01-10. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Butte Construction Company? ▼
Butte Construction Company has been assessed $8,665 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Butte Construction Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Butte Construction Company has 0 serious violations, and 2 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 Butte Construction Company operate in? ▼
Butte Construction Company operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Butte Construction Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Butte Construction Company's total OSHA penalty of $8,665 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Castrejon Enterprises LLC in Oklahoma City, OK is a similar construction employer with $8,667 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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