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Dunn Construction Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dunn Construction Company, INC. ranks #42,428 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,757
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#42,428
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dunn Construction Company, INC. in Birmingham, AL has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,757. 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 Dunn Construction Company, INC. once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,428 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $17,268 in back wages owed to 134 affected workers. For comparison, Pereira Electrical Contracting, Inc. in Newfield, NJ 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
#42,428
of 99,447 penalized employers
$17,268
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 72/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 1 OSHA inspection (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $17K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($17K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Dunn Construction Company, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$7,757 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Dunn Construction Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.101.83.75.57.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMCDONALD ELECTRIC SE…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4A-1 SANDBLASTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2COREY CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0METAL ARTS CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1DALLAS WINDOW & GLASS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MCCURLEY AND DAY MAS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ATLANTA DEMOLITION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0VISION DRYWALL & PAI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2RANGER CONTRACTING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0TIMBER TECH FRAMING …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1SIGNATURE ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ROY ANDERSON CORP, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2KRIGER CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GAC CONTRACTORS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DETROIT HOUSING COMM…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DIGGES DEVELOPMENT C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7BRIDGEWATER INTERIORS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EMERY SAPP & SONS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MILITARY CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1LAMBERT CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0Dunn Construction Co…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1
Dunn Construction Company, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 1 violation 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.

Dunn Construction Company, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Dunn Construction Company, INC. sits at penalty rank #12,200 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($7,757 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Dunn Construction Company, INC. ranks #5,052 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($17,268).

Combined federal exposure here: $7,757 OSHA penalties plus $17,268 WHD back wages (69.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Dunn Construction Company, INC. Compares

Dunn Construction Company, INC.'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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2019-01-11

Last Inspection

2019-01-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,757

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $7,757 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$11,934

Current Penalty Amount

$7,757

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$25,025

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,177 from the initial assessment of $11,934. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$17,268
Employees Affected
134
WHD Violations
171
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$129
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$17,268

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Dunn Construction Company, INC. owed $17,268 in back wages to 134 employees across 1 case and 171 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 Dunn Construction Company, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dunn Construction Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $7,757 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,757 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dunn Construction Company, INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,757 here).

Hank's Excavating & Landscaping, INC. $7,757 IL Frye Propertes INC $7,758 VA Steve Allen Construction, LLC $7,760 FL HM Framers, INC. $7,760 NE

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

McDonald Electric Services, INC. 1 insp. Jacksonville, FL A-1 Sandblasting, INC. 1 insp. Las Vegas, NV Corey Construction 1 insp. Houston, TX Metal Arts Construction 1 insp. Mount Pleasant, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

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4 inspections $25,028
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Newfield, NJ
0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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Orem, UT
0 inspections $0
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What to do with this record

Use Dunn Construction Company, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Dunn Construction Company, INC. against Nan INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Dunn Construction Company, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Dunn Construction Company, INC. also carries $17,268 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 Dunn Construction Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dunn Construction Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 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 Dunn Construction Company, INC. have? ▼
Dunn Construction Company, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,757.
How many OSHA inspections has Dunn Construction Company, INC. had? ▼
Dunn Construction Company, INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-01-11 and the most recent on 2019-01-11. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dunn Construction Company, INC.? ▼
Dunn Construction Company, INC. has been assessed $7,757 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,934 (a 35.0% reduction). Additionally, $17,268 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Dunn Construction Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dunn Construction Company, INC. has 1 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 Dunn Construction Company, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Dunn Construction Company, INC., resulting in $17,268 in back wages owed to 134 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Dunn Construction Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Dunn Construction Company, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). 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 Dunn Construction Company, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Dunn Construction Company, INC. 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 $17,268 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Dunn Construction Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dunn Construction Company, INC. ranks #42,428 (the upper 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 Dunn Construction Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dunn Construction Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,757 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pereira Electrical Contracting, Inc. in Newfield, NJ is a similar construction employer with $0 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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