Construction · Seattle, WA

Charter Construction

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Charter Construction ranks #25,178 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty88% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$14,400
OSHA penalties: 8
Violations cited: 7
OSHA inspections: #25,178
of 99,447 penalized employers

Charter Construction in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,400. 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 Charter Construction 7 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 1.1 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,178 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $7,501 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. For comparison, Beck Construction LLC in Fort Myers, FL is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.1
violations per inspection: 87.5%
of violations were serious: #25,178
of 99,447 penalized employers: $7,501
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 77/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (1.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
B Wage & hour compliance: $8K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($8K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Charter Construction

$14,400
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Charter Construction runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$14,400 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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 Charter Construction.

Charter Construction has 7 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.

Charter Construction in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Charter Construction sits at penalty rank #6,499 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($14,400 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Charter Construction ranks #7,721 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($7,501).

Combined federal exposure here: $14,400 OSHA penalties plus $7,501 WHD back wages (34.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Charter Construction Compares

Charter Construction's 1.14 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 (2.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-09-10

Last Inspection

2014-04-30

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,057

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 7 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.1 violations per visit. That's $2,057 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

87.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$25,800

Current Penalty Amount

$14,400

Penalty Reduction

44.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$21,901

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,400 from the initial assessment of $25,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$7,501

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$1,072

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$7,501

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Charter Construction owed $7,501 in back wages to 7 employees across 1 case and 7 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 Charter Construction compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Charter Construction	Industry Avg
Inspections	7	2.0
Violations	8	3.3
Total Penalty	$14,400	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,057	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Charter Construction, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,400 here).

James Jordan $14,400 MD Golden State Boring & Pipe Jacking INC $14,400 CA Ruben Pizano $14,400 TX B C Arvizu Construction $14,400 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Rafael Framers 7 insp. Las Vegas, NV Decaturville - Public Works 7 insp. Decaturville, TN Miller Davis Company 7 insp. Kalamazoo, MI Branch & Associates 7 insp. Blacksburg, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kancor Construction, INC.

Destin, FL

2 inspections $21,900

East Coast Crawl LLC

Savannah, GA

2 inspections $21,898

Beck Construction LLC

Fort Myers, FL

0 inspections $0

Engineered Controls, Inc.

Clive, IA

0 inspections $0

Avilas Construction Ofpa LLC

Scranton, PA

2 inspections $21,897

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What to do with this record

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

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Charter Construction also carries $7,501 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 Charter Construction safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Charter Construction's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 7 inspections, including 7 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 Charter Construction have? ▼

Charter Construction has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,400.

How many OSHA inspections has Charter Construction had? ▼

Charter Construction has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-10 and the most recent on 2014-04-30. This averages 1.1 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Charter Construction? ▼

Charter Construction has been assessed $14,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,800 (a 44.2% reduction). Additionally, $7,501 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Charter Construction have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Charter Construction has 7 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.

Has Charter Construction been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Charter Construction, resulting in $7,501 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Charter Construction operate in? ▼

Charter Construction 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 Charter Construction owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Charter Construction 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 $7,501 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Charter Construction rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Charter Construction ranks #25,178 (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 Charter Construction's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Charter Construction's total OSHA penalty of $14,400 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Beck Construction LLC in Fort Myers, FL 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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