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Chuck Musta

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chuck Musta ranks #7,030 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty72% serious
$40,000
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#7,030
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chuck Musta in Vandergrift, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chuck Musta 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,030 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ad Contracting Services in Pawtucket, RI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $40,000 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
72.2%
of violations were serious
#7,030
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Chuck Musta compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chuck Musta runs far above peers (5.9x 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

$40,000 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Chuck Musta.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedQUALITY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9D.R. HORTON, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2KBT CONTRACTING CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TOWNSHIP OF EVESHAM …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14JOSE CARLOS MIRANDA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HERMES CALDERON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7INFRASTRUCTURE REPAI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LARRY NEESE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HULL ASSOCIATES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BOROUGH OF HAWORTH DPW, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7HOLLAND BACKHOE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JAIRO HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MUM CONTRACTING CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3STEPHEN COY CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CARIBE TECNO, CRL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3B.R.W. CONTRACTING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DE LINAGE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TEL-POWER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Chuck Musta, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18
Chuck Musta has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Chuck Musta in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Chuck Musta is the #1,666 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($40,000).

How Chuck Musta Compares

Chuck Musta's 6.00 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 far above peers (5.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-02-23

Last Inspection

2016-06-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $13,333 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

72.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

27.8% 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

$40,000

Current Penalty Amount

$40,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Chuck Musta compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chuck Musta Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 18 3.3
Total Penalty $40,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,333 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chuck Musta, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,000 here).

GDS LLC $40,000 MO Mauro Sewer Construction, INC. $40,000 IL Zain Contracting INC. $40,000 NY Ad Contracting Services $40,000 RI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Quality Construction a&K LLC 3 insp. Akron, OH D.R. Horton, INC 3 insp. Crestview, FL KBT Contracting Corporation 3 insp. Middleburg, FL Southland Industries 3 insp. Union City, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

GDS LLC
Saint Joseph, MO
2 inspections $40,000
Mauro Sewer Construction, INC.
Westmont, IL
3 inspections $40,000
Zain Contracting INC.
New York, NY
2 inspections $40,000
Ad Contracting Services
Pawtucket, RI
2 inspections $40,000
V & T Painting, LLC.
Hamilton, OH
2 inspections $40,000

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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 Chuck Musta safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chuck Musta's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 3 inspections, including 13 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 Chuck Musta have? ▼
Chuck Musta has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Chuck Musta had? ▼
Chuck Musta has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-23 and the most recent on 2016-06-01. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chuck Musta? ▼
Chuck Musta has been assessed $40,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Chuck Musta have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chuck Musta has 13 serious violations, and 5 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 Chuck Musta operate in? ▼
Chuck Musta operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Chuck Musta rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chuck Musta ranks #7,030 (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 Chuck Musta's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chuck Musta's total OSHA penalty of $40,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (5.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ad Contracting Services in Pawtucket, RI is a similar construction employer with $40,000 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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