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Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC ranks #62,571 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,830
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#62,571
of 99,447 penalized employers

Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC in Honolulu, HI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,830. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,571 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, G J World Carpentry INC in Clarksburg, MD is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,830 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#62,571
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$3,830 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAURO SEWER CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HULTGREN CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29MUZZA BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LESSARD BROTHERS CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN ASIAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15A & B BUILDERS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AM GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALPHA CONTRACTOR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SUPERIOR PLASTERING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19JZ IMPERIO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUMNER CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROCK & TAIT EXTERIOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOSE RIVERA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MYNORS CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FINAL TOUCH PROPERTY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8EZZI SIGNS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTH GEORGIA FRAMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEXAS COMMERCIAL INT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3C&C DITCHING AND GRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16JAY FULKROAD & SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Edwards & Sands Cons…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC sits at penalty rank #19,410 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($3,830 assessed).

How Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC Compares

Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC's 1.50 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-05-07

Last Inspection

2013-07-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,915

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,915 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$4,730

Current Penalty Amount

$3,830

Penalty Reduction

19.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $900 from the initial assessment of $4,730. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $3,830 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,915 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,830 here).

G J World Carpentry INC $3,830 MD L. F. Jennings, INC. $3,826 DC McLendon Enterprises, INC. $3,826 GA Its Corporation $3,825 MP

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mauro Sewer Construction, INC. 2 insp. Wilmette, IL Hultgren Construction, LLC 2 insp. Sioux Falls, SD Muzza Builders, INC. 2 insp. Marlton, NJ Lessard Brothers Construction INC. 2 insp. Bath, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

G J World Carpentry INC
Clarksburg, MD
2 inspections $3,830
SKH Mechanical, Corp.
New York, NY
0 inspections $0
Dr. Sealgood, Inc.
McKeesport, PA
0 inspections $0
Commercial Electronic Systems
Joliet, IL
0 inspections $0
Arcon Construction
Albany, NY
0 inspections $0

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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 Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC have? ▼
Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,830.
How many OSHA inspections has Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC had? ▼
Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-07 and the most recent on 2013-07-30. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC? ▼
Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC has been assessed $3,830 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,730 (a 19.0% reduction).
Does Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC has 3 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 Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC operate in? ▼
Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC ranks #62,571 (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 Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Edwards & Sands Construction CO INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,830 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, G J World Carpentry INC in Clarksburg, MD is a similar construction employer with $3,830 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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