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Charles Pankow Builders LTD

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Charles Pankow Builders LTD has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,300
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#84,155
of 100,495 penalized employers

Charles Pankow Builders LTD in San Francisco, CA 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: $1,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Charles Pankow Builders LTD 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. 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, Surfaces, INC. in Cadillac, MI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,300 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
16%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Charles Pankow Builders LTD compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Charles Pankow Builders LTD runs well below peers (0.19x 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

$1,300 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $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 Charles Pankow Builders LTD

The federal enforcement record for Charles Pankow Builders LTD in San Francisco, CA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $1,300 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,300 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $650. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.19x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-10-22 to 2019-07-09, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-10-22

Last Inspection

2019-07-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $650 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

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$1,300

Current Penalty Amount

$1,300

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Charles Pankow Builders LTD compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Charles Pankow Builders LTD Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $1,300 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $650 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charles Pankow Builders LTD safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Charles Pankow Builders LTD's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Charles Pankow Builders LTD have? ▼
Charles Pankow Builders LTD has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Charles Pankow Builders LTD had? ▼
Charles Pankow Builders LTD has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-10-22 and the most recent on 2019-07-09. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Charles Pankow Builders LTD? ▼
Charles Pankow Builders LTD has been assessed $1,300 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Charles Pankow Builders LTD operate in? ▼
Charles Pankow Builders LTD operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236116). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Charles Pankow Builders LTD's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Charles Pankow Builders LTD's total OSHA penalty of $1,300 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Surfaces, INC. in Cadillac, MI is a similar construction employer with $1,300 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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