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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Prudhoe Bay, AK

Chosen Construction, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chosen Construction, INC ranks #5,659 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty78% serious
$46,683
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#5,659
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chosen Construction, INC in Prudhoe Bay, AK has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $46,683. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chosen Construction, INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,659 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Platform Marine in Victoria, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#5,659
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Chosen Construction, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chosen Construction, INC runs far above peers (10.3x 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

$46,683 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Chosen Construction, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTONY POINT ROCK QUA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CEMEX INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MPLX LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0RJ ENERGY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PACIFIC STATES TRANS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0ENSIGN US SOUTHERN D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7US IRON, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ZEBROSKI INC DBA QUA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2OXY USA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1INNOVEX DOWNHOLE SOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DNA RIDGE ROCK, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2OIL WELL SERVICE COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13ORLAND SAND AND GRAV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 137 11 MATERIALS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MRC ROCK & SAND, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6IMPERIAL VALLEY AGGR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8XTO ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SUPERIOR READY MIX, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HAT CREEK CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7JONES WATER TRUCKS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Chosen Construction,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Chosen Construction, INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Chosen Construction, INC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Chosen Construction, INC is the #40 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($46,683).

How Chosen Construction, INC Compares

Chosen Construction, INC's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector average of 3.1 violations per employer.

Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (10.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-04-20

Last Inspection

2024-06-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,561

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $15,561 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$68,690

Current Penalty Amount

$46,683

Penalty Reduction

32.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,007 from the initial assessment of $68,690. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Chosen Construction, INC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chosen Construction, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.2
Violations 9 3.1
Total Penalty $46,683 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,561 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chosen Construction, INC, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($46,683 here).

Nabors Drilling USA, LP $46,450 CO Unit Drilling Company $46,278 TX Shell Oil Products U.S. $47,300 WA Smithbridge Guam, INC. $47,386 GU

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Stony Point Rock Quarry INC 3 insp. Sonoma, CA Cemex INC 3 insp. Sheridan, CA MPLX LP 3 insp. Barnesville, OH RJ Energy, LLC 3 insp. Le Roy, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Trans Pecos Electric
Fort Worth, TX
0 inspections $0
Nabors Drilling USA, LP
Parachute, CO
4 inspections $46,450
Platform Marine
Victoria, TX
0 inspections $0
Unit Drilling Company
Pecos, TX
4 inspections $46,278
Smithbridge Guam, INC.
Tamuning, GU
7 inspections $47,386

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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 Chosen Construction, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chosen Construction, INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Chosen Construction, INC have? ▼
Chosen Construction, INC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $46,683.
How many OSHA inspections has Chosen Construction, INC had? ▼
Chosen Construction, INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-04-20 and the most recent on 2024-06-07. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chosen Construction, INC? ▼
Chosen Construction, INC has been assessed $46,683 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $68,690 (a 32.0% reduction).
Does Chosen Construction, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chosen Construction, INC 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.
What industry does Chosen Construction, INC operate in? ▼
Chosen Construction, INC operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 213112). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Chosen Construction, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chosen Construction, INC ranks #5,659 (the top 10% 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 Chosen Construction, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chosen Construction, INC's total OSHA penalty of $46,683 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (10.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Platform Marine in Victoria, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas 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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