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Design Build, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Design Build, LLC has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,832
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Design Build, LLC in Toa Baja, PR 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: $6,832. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Design Build, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, National Construction Workforce in Indianapolis, IN is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
53%
of penalized employers rank lower
$0
in back wages recovered

How Design Build, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Design Build, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$6,832 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Design Build, LLC

The federal enforcement record for Design Build, LLC in Toa Baja, PR includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $13,662 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $6,832 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $3,416. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2023-07-21 to 2024-09-11, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-07-21

Last Inspection

2024-09-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,416

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,416 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

$13,662

Current Penalty Amount

$6,832

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$6,832

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,830 from the initial assessment of $13,662. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Design Build, LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Design Build, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $6,832 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,416 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Design Build, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Design Build, LLC'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 above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Design Build, LLC have? ▼
Design Build, LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,832.
How many OSHA inspections has Design Build, LLC had? ▼
Design Build, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-07-21 and the most recent on 2024-09-11. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Design Build, LLC? ▼
Design Build, LLC has been assessed $6,832 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,662 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Design Build, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Design Build, LLC 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.
Has Design Build, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Design Build, LLC, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Design Build, LLC operate in? ▼
Design Build, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236210). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Design Build, LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Design Build, LLC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Design Build, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Design Build, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $6,832 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, National Construction Workforce in Indianapolis, IN is a similar construction employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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