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Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson ranks #75,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,100
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#75,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson in Raleigh, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Tubergen Sewer & Water in Grand Rapids, MI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,100 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#75,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$2,100 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.35.49.513.617.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSEMINOLE EQUIPMENT, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ASPETTI CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALEJANDRO SILVA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9COAST TO COAST GENER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JACKSONVILLE MARINE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17MANDT CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16AA RIBEIRO CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NGG HOME IMPROVEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10P.S. MARCATO ELEVATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ACC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ANCHOR WOOD FRAMING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TOMAS MORENO-VARGAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MAURA BUILDINGS, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DAVID YL CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10POWER COMPONENT SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AA DARWIN EXTERIOR, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GOLDEN DORADO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KCJ CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BILTWISE STRUCTURES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEJIA CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Dennis Patterson DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson sits at penalty rank #24,226 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($2,100 assessed).

How Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson Compares

Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson's 1.00 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-08-28

Last Inspection

2013-09-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,050 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$2,100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $2,100 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,050 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,100 here).

Burton Excavating INC. $2,100 MI Icon Corporation $2,100 WA Overflow Roofing CO $2,100 MN Cycle Technical Solutions, LLC $2,100 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Seminole Equipment, INC. 2 insp. Richmond Hill, GA Aspetti CORP. 2 insp. Edison, NJ Alejandro Silva 2 insp. Bridgeville, DE Coast to Coast General Contractors 2 insp. Miami Beach, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tubergen Sewer & Water
Grand Rapids, MI
2 inspections $2,100
South Central Roofing INC
Columbus, IN
2 inspections $2,100
Harvey Construction INC.
Cockeysville, MD
2 inspections $2,100
Horneys Masonry Limited Liability Company
Easton, MD
2 inspections $2,100
DNP Home Improvement
Washington, DC
2 inspections $2,100

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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 Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson have? ▼
Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson had? ▼
Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-08-28 and the most recent on 2013-09-24. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson? ▼
Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson has been assessed $2,100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson has 2 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 Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson operate in? ▼
Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson ranks #75,701 (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 Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dennis Patterson DBA Dennis Patterson's total OSHA penalty of $2,100 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tubergen Sewer & Water in Grand Rapids, MI is a similar construction employer with $2,100 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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