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Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC. ranks #24,157 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$15,000
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#24,157
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC. in Wilmington, DE has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,157 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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, Blandex CO. in Skokie, IL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,000 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#24,157
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 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 Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC. runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$15,000 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.98.512.115.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBB FRAME LLC DBA FRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MH1 CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NOCE ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6THE ROOFING GUYS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JUPITER METAL ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MICHAEL ROBERTS CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ANGEL ARGUETA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 74 X 4 GENERAL CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHAPMAN CANOPY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FRANCISCO ESQUIVEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ARMANDO GALVAN LEOS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8API GROUP INC. DBA A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NASSAL CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STYRLING CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GLOBAL IRON WORKS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HILARIO DOMINGUEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RB FRAMING CONTRACTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FASTWAY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OELRICH CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GLOBAL SPECIALTY CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Dependable Construct…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC. ranks #6,163 at $15,000 current penalty.

How Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC. Compares

Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC.'s 7.50 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 above peers (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-01-26

Last Inspection

2022-05-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $7,500 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

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

$43,507

Current Penalty Amount

$15,000

Penalty Reduction

65.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $28,507 from the initial assessment of $43,507. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 15 3.3
Total Penalty $15,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,500 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC., both outside DE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,000 here).

S. Gary Shoemaker Rigging & Transport LLC $15,000 OH Life Construction Company LLC $15,000 MD Blandex CO. $15,000 IL Spielman Excavating LLC $15,000 SD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

BB Frame LLC DBA Frame Q LLC, AS Successor to Frame Q LLC, and Juan Quevedo 2 insp. Palisades Park, NJ MH1 Construction, LLC 2 insp. Waterbury, CT Noce Enterprises, INC. 2 insp. Brunswick, OH The Roofing Guys 2 insp. Cicero, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Avatar Construction, Inc.
Watertown, MA
0 inspections $0
Life Construction Company LLC
Frederick, MD
2 inspections $15,000
Blandex CO.
Skokie, IL
2 inspections $15,000
Valley Fence Company
Albuquerque, NM
0 inspections $0
Spielman Excavating LLC
Sioux Falls, SD
3 inspections $15,000

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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 Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 15 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 Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC. have? ▼
Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC. has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC. had? ▼
Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-01-26 and the most recent on 2022-05-02. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC.? ▼
Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC. has been assessed $15,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,507 (a 65.5% reduction).
Does Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC. has 15 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 Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC. operate in? ▼
Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC. ranks #24,157 (the top quarter 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 Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dependable Construction of Delaware, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Blandex CO. in Skokie, IL is a similar construction employer with $15,000 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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