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Design Build

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Design Build has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$656
Back wages owed

Design Build in Toa Baja, PR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. 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 $656 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, McKenzie Construction Corporation in Hampton, VA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $655 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$656
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

A 91/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $656 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($656 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Design Build.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.625.237.850.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMMD FRAMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JOMAX CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GILBERTO MIRAMONTES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6APEX ROOFING AND RES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SHIMMICK CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1REYNOLDS CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MILLER BROTHERS BUIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GILBERTO LAGUNAS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FANTON COMMERCIAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48SANGRE DE CRISTO ROO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MECO ERECTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CAROUSEL DEVELOPMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7START QUALITY HOME, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RED HOOK CONST GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COLVIN GRAVEL COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ERIC FITZGERALD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9STUART EXCAVATING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7UPPER LEVEL CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16SILVESTRE ZAPOTE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRIMCO CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Design Build, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0
Design Build has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 0 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.

Design Build in the Construction enforcement ledger

WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Design Build at rank #12,765 of 12,785 employers ($656 owed). Design Build carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #12,765 of 12,785 Construction employers on WHD back wages ($656).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $656 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Design Build Compares

2 OSHA inspections on record for Design Build in Toa Baja, PR, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Design Build to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,767 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-05-20

Last Inspection

2010-05-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$656
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$656
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$656

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Design Build owed $656 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 2 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Design Build Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 0 3.3
Total Penalty $0 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Design Build, both outside PR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

MMD Framing, LLC 2 insp. Pickerington, OH Jomax Construction Company, INC. 2 insp. Williston, ND Gilberto Miramontes 2 insp. Plain City, OH Apex Roofing and Restoration, LLC 2 insp. Cullman, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dragonfly Restoration INC.
Hammond, IN
2 inspections $657
Alpha Interior Systems INC.
Chico, CA
2 inspections $655
Brian Howell Construction CO.
Redding, CA
2 inspections $655
McKenzie Construction Corporation
Hampton, VA
2 inspections $655
Pacific Boring, INC.
Gilroy, CA
3 inspections $655

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What to do with this record

Use Design Build's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Design Build against Dragonfly Restoration INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Design Build's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Design Build also carries $656 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Design Build safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Design Build's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Design Build have? ▼
Design Build has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Design Build had? ▼
Design Build has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-20 and the most recent on 2010-05-25. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Design Build? ▼
Design Build has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $656 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Design Build been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Design Build, resulting in $656 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Design Build operate in? ▼
Design Build 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.
What should I do if Design Build owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Design Build 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 $656 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Design Build's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Design Build's total OSHA penalty of $0 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, McKenzie Construction Corporation in Hampton, VA is a similar construction employer with $655 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.