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Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC. ranks #21,421 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$16,762
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#21,421
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC. in Chesapeake, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,762. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,421 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, Agnes Carpentry, INC. in Ewing, NJ is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,760 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#21,421
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.0 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 Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC. runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$16,762 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCS METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25ARP RENOVATION LLC/A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DOMINGUEZ AND SONS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RIGOBERTO ZETINA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8A-C ELECTRIC COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6T-G EXCAVATING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DENVER TRANSIT CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FCL CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DIRECT BUILDER'S TRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MLD CARPENTRY, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SEGURA ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BOROUGH OF EATONTOWN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ERICKSON FRAMING CA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TROPICAL BREEZE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ARIAS ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SJ&L GENERAL CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JAMES R. TAYLOR & SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GEORGE MONTGOMERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6A&A CONSTRUCTIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UNIDOS FRAMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Chesapeake Bay Contr…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16
Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC. sits at penalty rank #5,421 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($16,762 assessed).

How Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC. Compares

Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC.'s 8.00 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 (2.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-03-15

Last Inspection

2011-03-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,381

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $8,381 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

6.3% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

18.8% 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

$17,325

Current Penalty Amount

$16,762

Penalty Reduction

3.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $563 from the initial assessment of $17,325. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 16 3.3
Total Penalty $16,762 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,381 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC., both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,762 here).

Agnes Carpentry, INC. $16,760 NJ Universal Plumbing & Heating CO. $16,758 NV Ricardo Bautista Soto $16,768 GA Real Best Construction, LLC $16,770 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

CS Metals, INC. 2 insp. Saint Marys, OH Arp Renovation LLC/a.R.P. Roofing & Siding LLC 2 insp. Hampden, ME Dominguez and Sons Construction Company 2 insp. Pickerington, OH Rigoberto Zetina 2 insp. Hoschton, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Agnes Carpentry, INC.
Ewing, NJ
2 inspections $16,760
Universal Plumbing & Heating CO.
Las Vegas, NV
5 inspections $16,758
Ricardo Bautista Soto
Buford, GA
2 inspections $16,768
Lawson Construction
Mount Pleasant, SC
0 inspections $0
ZJ Home Improvements LLC
Roanoke, VA
2 inspections $16,770

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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 Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 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 Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC. have? ▼
Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC. has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,762.
How many OSHA inspections has Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC. had? ▼
Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-15 and the most recent on 2011-03-15. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC.? ▼
Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC. has been assessed $16,762 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,325 (a 3.2% reduction).
Does Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC. has 12 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.
What industry does Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC. operate in? ▼
Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC. ranks #21,421 (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 Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chesapeake Bay Contractors, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $16,762 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Agnes Carpentry, INC. in Ewing, NJ is a similar construction employer with $16,760 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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