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Chavez & Sons Construction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chavez & Sons Construction, INC. ranks #47,089 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty57% serious
$6,672
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#47,089
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chavez & Sons Construction, INC. in Denver, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,672. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chavez & Sons Construction, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,089 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Fuller & Sons Construction in Amarillo, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,673 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#47,089
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chavez & Sons Construction, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$6,672 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Chavez & Sons Construction, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.03.46.71013.316.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedINDUSTRIAL SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BRUTUS CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SCHUFF STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ONE SOURCE PLUMBING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11M & D VERHAGE & SONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PINE CONTRACTOR CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HAMMER ONE CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WESTECH SYSTEMS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INDOOR SOLUTIONS-HVA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BARNHART BUILDERS, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PG PRODUCTS OF NY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HUMBERTO LOPEZ NAVA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FRANCISCO TREVIZO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LOBO J CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HEAVY CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ALL AMERICAN EXTERIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GONZALO QUIJANO BAUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHILO MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MASTER CONTRACTING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TITAN BUILT, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Chavez & Sons Constr…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Chavez & Sons Construction, INC. has 2 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.

Chavez & Sons Construction, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Chavez & Sons Construction, INC. ranks #13,779 at $6,672 current penalty.

How Chavez & Sons Construction, INC. Compares

Chavez & Sons Construction, INC.'s 3.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-01-04

Last Inspection

2014-10-15

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,336

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $3,336 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

42.9% of total

0

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$12,320

Current Penalty Amount

$6,672

Penalty Reduction

45.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,648 from the initial assessment of $12,320. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Chavez & Sons Construction, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 7 3.3
Total Penalty $6,672 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,336 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chavez & Sons Construction, INC., both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,672 here).

Fuller & Sons Construction $6,673 TX McConnell Dowell $6,666 AS L.J. Kellam Construction LLC $6,679 VA Town of Middlebury $6,680 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Industrial Services Group, INC. 2 insp. Wilmington, DE Brutus Construction, INC. 2 insp. Souderton, PA Schuff Steel Company 2 insp. Menlo Park, CA One Source Plumbing & Rooter INC. 2 insp. San Francisco, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fuller & Sons Construction
Amarillo, TX
2 inspections $6,673
Kline Electric
Des Moines, IA
1 inspections $0
Emergency Plumbing & Solar, LLC,
Waipahu, HI
0 inspections $0
McConnell Dowell
Pago Pago, AS
5 inspections $6,666
L.J. Kellam Construction LLC
Cape Charles, VA
2 inspections $6,679

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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 Chavez & Sons Construction, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chavez & Sons Construction, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Chavez & Sons Construction, INC. have? ▼
Chavez & Sons Construction, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,672.
How many OSHA inspections has Chavez & Sons Construction, INC. had? ▼
Chavez & Sons Construction, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-04 and the most recent on 2014-10-15. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chavez & Sons Construction, INC.? ▼
Chavez & Sons Construction, INC. has been assessed $6,672 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,320 (a 45.8% reduction).
Does Chavez & Sons Construction, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chavez & Sons Construction, INC. has 4 serious violations, and 3 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.
What industry does Chavez & Sons Construction, INC. operate in? ▼
Chavez & Sons Construction, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Chavez & Sons Construction, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chavez & Sons Construction, INC. ranks #47,089 (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 Chavez & Sons Construction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chavez & Sons Construction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,672 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fuller & Sons Construction in Amarillo, TX is a similar construction employer with $6,673 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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