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Chikles Framing LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chikles Framing LLC has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$16,384
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#21,981
of 100,495 penalized employers

Chikles Framing LLC in Gonzales, LA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,384. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chikles Framing LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 5 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, Eagle Fence in Fort Wayne, IN is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
78%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Chikles Framing LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chikles Framing LLC runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$16,384 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Chikles Framing LLC

The federal enforcement record for Chikles Framing LLC in Gonzales, LA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $16,384 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $16,384 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $8,192. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2021-03-10 to 2021-03-11, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-03-10

Last Inspection

2021-03-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,192

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $8,192 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$16,384

Current Penalty Amount

$16,384

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Chikles Framing LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chikles Framing LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $16,384 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,192 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chikles Framing LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chikles Framing LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Chikles Framing LLC have? ▼
Chikles Framing LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,384.
How many OSHA inspections has Chikles Framing LLC had? ▼
Chikles Framing LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-03-10 and the most recent on 2021-03-11. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chikles Framing LLC? ▼
Chikles Framing LLC has been assessed $16,384 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Chikles Framing LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chikles Framing LLC has 5 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.
What industry does Chikles Framing LLC operate in? ▼
Chikles Framing LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Chikles Framing LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chikles Framing LLC's total OSHA penalty of $16,384 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Eagle Fence in Fort Wayne, IN is a similar construction employer with $0 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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