Construction · Jacksonville, FL

Carlson Enterprises, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carlson Enterprises, LLC ranks #1,295 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty43% serious
$119,760
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#1,295
of 99,447 penalized employers

Carlson Enterprises, LLC in Jacksonville, FL has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $119,760. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Carlson Enterprises, LLC 6 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.2 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,295 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Percheron Professional Services in Katy, TX is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.2
violations per inspection
42.9%
of violations were serious
#1,295
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Carlson Enterprises, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Carlson Enterprises, LLC runs far above peers (17.7x 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

$119,760 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($119,760) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $119,760 $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 Enterprises, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0016.533.049.666.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOTAL CLEANING AND C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17INTERNATIONAL EAGLE …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14PERFORMANCE BUILDERS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10UNITED INDUSTRIES & …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8JOHNSON MANLEY LUMBE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12CLEM'S PLUMBING INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8VOTAW ELECTRIC INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1ODI CONSTRUCTION, LI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 63BOROUGH OF LONGPORT …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 29HAWKINS CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1AUSTIN GENERAL CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9WOHLSEN CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3FAIR HAVEN VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14MITCHELL BROTHERS, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4PUMFORD CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6TIMBERWORKS CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8HTA PLUMBING & MECHA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6TOLL CO, L.P., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2THOMAS BUILDERS OF V…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 32SIGNATURE ROOFING INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5Carlson Enterprises,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7
Carlson Enterprises, LLC has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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 Enterprises, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Carlson Enterprises, LLC is the #331 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($119,760).

Combined federal exposure here: $119,760 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Carlson Enterprises, LLC Compares

Carlson Enterprises, LLC's 1.17 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 far above peers (17.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2012-05-24

Last Inspection

2017-06-15

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$19,960

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 6 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.2 violations per visit. That's $19,960 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

42.9% of total

2

Willful

28.6% of total

1

Repeat

14.3% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$231,729

Current Penalty Amount

$119,760

Penalty Reduction

48.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$119,760

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $111,969 from the initial assessment of $231,729. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Carlson Enterprises, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.0
Violations 7 3.3
Total Penalty $119,760 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $19,960 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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What to do with this record

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

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  • Carlson Enterprises, LLC also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Enterprises, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Carlson Enterprises, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 6 inspections, including 3 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 Enterprises, LLC have?
Carlson Enterprises, LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 2 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $119,760.
How many OSHA inspections has Carlson Enterprises, LLC had?
Carlson Enterprises, LLC has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-24 and the most recent on 2017-06-15. This averages 1.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Carlson Enterprises, LLC?
Carlson Enterprises, LLC has been assessed $119,760 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $231,729 (a 48.3% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Carlson Enterprises, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Carlson Enterprises, LLC has 3 serious violations, 2 willful 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.
Has Carlson Enterprises, LLC been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Carlson Enterprises, LLC, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Carlson Enterprises, LLC operate in?
Carlson Enterprises, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Carlson Enterprises, LLC owes me wages?
If you believe Carlson Enterprises, LLC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Carlson Enterprises, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Carlson Enterprises, LLC ranks #1,295 (the top 1% 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 Enterprises, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Carlson Enterprises, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $119,760 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (17.7x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Percheron Professional Services in Katy, TX is a similar construction employer with $0 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 6 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.