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Carlson Construction LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carlson Construction LLC ranks #16,622 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$21,000
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#16,622
of 99,447 penalized employers

Carlson Construction LLC in Bridgeport, CT has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Carlson Construction LLC: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 1.6 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,622 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. 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, McEntire's Roofing, INC. in Bloomington, IL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,000 in current penalties.

1.6
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#16,622
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 67/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Carlson Construction LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Carlson Construction LLC runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$21,000 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Carlson Construction LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDANNY MILLER, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21WVM CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19CITY OF PLEASANTVILL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 31QRO MEX CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11TOVAR ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5THE HAYNER HOYT CORP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9PETERSEN DEAN ROOFIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3K M C, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4EAGLE ROCK EXCAVATIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3POST BROTHERS APARTM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4BEKA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7PCI INDUSTRIES, INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3LATHROP ELECTRIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6INTEXT CONCEPTS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2CINNAMINSON TOWNSHIP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 31MASTER CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13PACIFIC PENINSULA GR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7ERIK BUILDERS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 30RAINERI CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4Q&D CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0Carlson Construction…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8
Carlson Construction LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Carlson Construction LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Carlson Construction LLC ranks #4,069 at $21,000 current penalty.

How Carlson Construction LLC Compares

Carlson Construction LLC's 1.60 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 well above peers (3.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-09-20

Last Inspection

2011-02-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.6 violations per visit. That's $4,200 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

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

$21,000

Current Penalty Amount

$21,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Carlson Construction LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Carlson Construction LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 8 3.3
Total Penalty $21,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,200 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Carlson Construction LLC, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,000 here).

City of Elizabeth Department of Public Works - City Yard $21,000 NJ Richmond American Homes of Colorado, INC. $21,000 CO G2 INC $21,000 MI Manuel Valdez Association General Construction $21,000 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Danny Miller 5 insp. Erie, PA WVM Construction, INC. 5 insp. Philadelphia, PA City of Pleasantville Dept. of Public Works 5 insp. Pleasantville, NJ Qro Mex Construction CO, INC. 5 insp. San Antonio, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

City of Elizabeth Department of Public Works - City Yard
Elizabeth, NJ
2 inspections $21,000
Richmond American Homes of Colorado, INC.
Aurora, CO
10 inspections $21,000
G2 INC
Grand Rapids, MI
3 inspections $21,000
Manuel Valdez Association General Construction
Atlanta, GA
2 inspections $21,000
McEntire's Roofing, INC.
Bloomington, IL
2 inspections $21,000

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What to do with this record

Use Carlson Construction LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Carlson Construction LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Carlson Construction LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 5 inspections, including 8 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 Carlson Construction LLC have? ▼
Carlson Construction LLC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Carlson Construction LLC had? ▼
Carlson Construction LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-20 and the most recent on 2011-02-24. This averages 1.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Carlson Construction LLC? ▼
Carlson Construction LLC has been assessed $21,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Carlson Construction LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Carlson Construction LLC has 8 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 Carlson Construction LLC operate in? ▼
Carlson Construction LLC 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 Carlson Construction LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Carlson Construction LLC ranks #16,622 (the top quarter 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 Carlson Construction LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Carlson Construction LLC's total OSHA penalty of $21,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, McEntire's Roofing, INC. in Bloomington, IL is a similar construction employer with $21,000 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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