Construction · Norfolk, VA

Contracting Solutions, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Contracting Solutions, INC. ranks #78,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,785
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#78,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Contracting Solutions, INC. in Norfolk, VA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,785. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Contracting Solutions, INC. 5 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.6 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Graciano Corporation in Pittsburgh, PA is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,785 in current penalties.

0.6
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#78,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 81/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Contracting Solutions, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Contracting Solutions, INC. runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$1,785 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Contracting Solutions, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0011.322.633.945.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOROUGH OF SOUTH PLA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 43JOSE SANCHEZ, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16RODOLFO PEREZ, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7LONE MOUNTAIN EXCAVA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7CLOSE CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3MODOC CONTRACTING CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9BALDWIN SIGN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12ORION CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6HUMPHREY COMPANY, LTD, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1POST BROTHERS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0CLINTON VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11MARK LATHAM EXCAVATI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0EDSTROM CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13FIRST RATE EXCAVATE,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2FRAZEE CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4BURETTA CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2JACOBSEN CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF SALEM, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21NEWCO ELECTRIC COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0B & H MECHANICAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0Contracting Solution…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3
Contracting Solutions, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Contracting Solutions, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Contracting Solutions, INC. is the #25,536 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($1,785).

How Contracting Solutions, INC. Compares

Contracting Solutions, INC.'s 0.60 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 below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2015-03-19

Last Inspection

2018-01-09

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$357

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.6 violations per visit. That's $357 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$2,100

Current Penalty Amount

$1,785

Penalty Reduction

15.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $315 from the initial assessment of $2,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Contracting Solutions, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Contracting Solutions, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $1,785 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $357 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Contracting Solutions, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Contracting Solutions, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 5 inspections, including 3 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 Contracting Solutions, INC. have?
Contracting Solutions, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,785.
How many OSHA inspections has Contracting Solutions, INC. had?
Contracting Solutions, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-19 and the most recent on 2018-01-09. This averages 0.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Contracting Solutions, INC.?
Contracting Solutions, INC. has been assessed $1,785 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,100 (a 15.0% reduction).
Does Contracting Solutions, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Contracting Solutions, INC. has 3 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 Contracting Solutions, INC. operate in?
Contracting Solutions, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Contracting Solutions, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Contracting Solutions, INC. ranks #78,626 (the lower 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 Contracting Solutions, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Contracting Solutions, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,785 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Graciano Corporation in Pittsburgh, PA is a similar construction employer with $1,785 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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