Construction · Cincinnati, OH

Edwin Tobias

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Edwin Tobias ranks #54,171 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$5,200
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#54,171
of 99,447 penalized employers

Edwin Tobias in Cincinnati, OH 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: $5,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Edwin Tobias 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 #54,171 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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. For comparison, Dalaby Enterprises, INC. in Stockton, CA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,200 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#54,171
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 Edwin Tobias compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Edwin Tobias runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$5,200 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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 Edwin Tobias.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.57.510.513.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHERNANDEZ CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GLOBAL EARTHWORKS + …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MARTHA M. ALVAREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JONES UTILITY & CONT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LEN CONTRACTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LA FORTALEZA CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MIDWEST EXCAVATING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GLH CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HNDZ CONSTRUCTION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WOLESKE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALTON INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FRONTIER ROOFING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IHC SCOTT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KING CONSTRUCTION US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ASPETTI CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ATB CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CULLISON-WRIGHT CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ROCKWELL BUILDING SY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MORENTE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HONGTAI CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Edwin Tobias, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Edwin Tobias 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.

Edwin Tobias in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Edwin Tobias sits at penalty rank #16,299 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($5,200 assessed).

How Edwin Tobias Compares

Edwin Tobias'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 (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-08-01

Last Inspection

2019-05-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $2,600 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

33.3% 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

$17,008

Current Penalty Amount

$5,200

Penalty Reduction

69.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,808 from the initial assessment of $17,008. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Edwin Tobias Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $5,200 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,600 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Edwin Tobias, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Edwin Tobias safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Edwin Tobias's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Edwin Tobias have?
Edwin Tobias has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Edwin Tobias had?
Edwin Tobias has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-08-01 and the most recent on 2019-05-06. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Edwin Tobias?
Edwin Tobias has been assessed $5,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,008 (a 69.4% reduction).
Does Edwin Tobias have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Edwin Tobias has 2 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Edwin Tobias operate in?
Edwin Tobias operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Edwin Tobias rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Edwin Tobias ranks #54,171 (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 Edwin Tobias's safety record compare to industry average?
Edwin Tobias's total OSHA penalty of $5,200 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, Dalaby Enterprises, INC. in Stockton, CA is a similar construction employer with $5,200 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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