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Carlson Lath and Plastering

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carlson Lath and Plastering ranks #15,909 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty25% serious
$21,750
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#15,909
of 99,447 penalized employers

Carlson Lath and Plastering in Chula Vista, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,750. 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 Lath and Plastering 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,909 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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, Adolfo Vazquez in Wichita, KS is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,753 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#15,909
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Carlson Lath and Plastering compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Carlson Lath and Plastering runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$21,750 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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 Lath and Plastering.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.016.51217.523OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBENNY TROYER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALASKA DIRECTIONAL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SCOTT GUNDLACH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22ULTIMATE DEVELOPMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16EMJ CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PIAZZA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WALKER WHITE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DIGIOIA-SUBURBAN EXC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2QUICK ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5R.O.M CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JUAN GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BOROUGH OF DEAL DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11VIESCAS FRAMING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JUAN CARLOS GONZALEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GARRISON EXCAVATING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5D GUERRA CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EMANUEL SHETLER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ABR BUILDERS LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BARLETTA HEAVY DIVIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GRACE PACIFIC LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Carlson Lath and Pla…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Carlson Lath and Plastering has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 Lath and Plastering in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Carlson Lath and Plastering sits at penalty rank #3,908 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($21,750 assessed).

How Carlson Lath and Plastering Compares

Carlson Lath and Plastering's 2.00 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 runs well above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-01-29

Last Inspection

2018-09-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $10,875 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$23,935

Current Penalty Amount

$21,750

Penalty Reduction

9.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,185 from the initial assessment of $23,935. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Carlson Lath and Plastering Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $21,750 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,875 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Carlson Lath and Plastering, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,750 here).

National Grid $21,750 MA Gordon Construction CO., INC. $21,751 CO Dustcom Limited, INC. $21,753 GA Adolfo Vazquez $21,753 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Benny Troyer 2 insp. Akron, OH Alaska Directional, LLC 2 insp. Palmer, AK Scott Gundlach 2 insp. Norfolk, VA Ultimate Development INC. 2 insp. Center Valley, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

National Grid
Boston, MA
2 inspections $21,750
Gordon Construction CO., INC.
Colorado Springs, CO
4 inspections $21,751
Coloscapes Concrete Inc.
Windsor, CO
0 inspections $0
Dustcom Limited, INC.
Garden City, GA
2 inspections $21,753
Adolfo Vazquez
Wichita, KS
2 inspections $21,753

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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 Carlson Lath and Plastering safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Carlson Lath and Plastering's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Lath and Plastering have? ▼
Carlson Lath and Plastering has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Carlson Lath and Plastering had? ▼
Carlson Lath and Plastering has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-01-29 and the most recent on 2018-09-13. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Carlson Lath and Plastering? ▼
Carlson Lath and Plastering has been assessed $21,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,935 (a 9.1% reduction).
Does Carlson Lath and Plastering have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Carlson Lath and Plastering has 1 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 Lath and Plastering operate in? ▼
Carlson Lath and Plastering operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Carlson Lath and Plastering rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Carlson Lath and Plastering ranks #15,909 (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 Lath and Plastering's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Carlson Lath and Plastering's total OSHA penalty of $21,750 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Adolfo Vazquez in Wichita, KS is a similar construction employer with $21,753 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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