Construction · Fort Rucker, AL

Carothers Construction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carothers Construction, INC. ranks #38,470 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

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$8,920
OSHA penalties: 2
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #38,470
of 99,447 penalized employers

Carothers Construction, INC. in Fort Rucker, AL 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: $8,920. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 5 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Carothers Construction, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,470 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $10,564 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Antonio Martinez in Bowling Green, OH is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $19,481 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #38,470
of 99,447 penalized employers: $10,564
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 76/100

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.
C Wage & hour compliance: $11K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($11K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Carothers Construction…

$8,920
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Carothers Construction, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$8,920 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Carothers Construction, INC..

Carothers Construction, 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.

Carothers Construction, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Carothers Construction, INC. sits at penalty rank #10,825 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($8,920 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Carothers Construction, INC. ranks #6,616 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($10,564).

Combined federal exposure here: $8,920 OSHA penalties plus $10,564 WHD back wages (54.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Carothers Construction, INC. Compares

Carothers Construction, 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 runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-02-22

Last Inspection

2014-06-18

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,460

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,460 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

50.0% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$9,223

Current Penalty Amount

$8,920

Penalty Reduction

3.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$19,484

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $303 from the initial assessment of $9,223. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$10,564

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$5,282

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$10,564

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Carothers Construction, INC. owed $10,564 in back wages to 2 employees across 1 case and 5 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric	Carothers Construction, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	2	3.3
Total Penalty	$8,920	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,460	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Carothers Construction, INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,920 here).

Jose Garcia $8,920 OK Minkel, INC. $8,920 FL Rooftec, LLC $8,920 TX Acranom Masonry, INC. $8,920 RI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Deacon Construction LLC 2 insp. Sacramento, CA Fiske Incorporated 2 insp. Keenesburg, CO Action Concrete Construction, INC. 2 insp. Panama City Beach, FL Adrian Torres DBA a & E Roofing 2 insp. Wichita, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bilin Construction LLC

Mandan, ND

2 inspections $19,482

Antonio Martinez

Bowling Green, OH

2 inspections $19,481

Midwest Construction Company, INC.

Cincinnati, OH

3 inspections $19,481

Befort Construction

Aurora, CO

0 inspections $0

Reconstruction Experts, INC.

Fort Collins, CO

2 inspections $19,494

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What to do with this record

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Carothers Construction, INC. also carries $10,564 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 Carothers Construction, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Carothers Construction, 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 above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Carothers Construction, INC. have? ▼

Carothers Construction, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,920.

How many OSHA inspections has Carothers Construction, INC. had? ▼

Carothers Construction, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-22 and the most recent on 2014-06-18. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Carothers Construction, INC.? ▼

Carothers Construction, INC. has been assessed $8,920 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,223 (a 3.3% reduction). Additionally, $10,564 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Carothers Construction, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Carothers Construction, 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.

Has Carothers Construction, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Carothers Construction, INC., resulting in $10,564 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Carothers Construction, INC. operate in? ▼

Carothers Construction, 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.

What should I do if Carothers Construction, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Carothers Construction, INC. 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 $10,564 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Carothers Construction, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Carothers Construction, INC. ranks #38,470 (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 Carothers Construction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Carothers Construction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,920 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Antonio Martinez in Bowling Green, OH is a similar construction employer with $19,481 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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