Construction · Dededo, GU

Ella Builders

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

0% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$19,975
Back wages owed

Ella Builders in Dededo, GU 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. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 17 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ella Builders 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. 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 $19,975 in back wages owed to 16 affected workers. For comparison, Trinity Excavation & Construction INC. in Kansas City, MO is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $19,980 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$19,975
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 70/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • D Wage & hour compliance: $20K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($20K 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 Ella Builders.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.213.519.826.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMANUEL GALLARDO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LUCIO PEREZ LOPEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OSCAR RENDA CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22LUIS DIAZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CITY BUILDERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DOUGLASS COLONY GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25LEIVA CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SKYLINE FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CMR CONSTRUCTION & R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VANILSON DA SILVA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BAY RESTORATION CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KAYWELL CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PARADIGM STRUCTURAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JLP HOMES, LLC DBA J…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALLIED WATERPROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ETNA CORPORATION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9REYNALDO REYES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ABBOT BUILDING RESTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PEARL STEEL ERECTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5L&R TOTAL CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Ella Builders, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Ella Builders has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Ella Builders in the Construction enforcement ledger

On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Ella Builders ranks #4,612 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($19,975). Ella Builders carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #4,612 of 12,785 Construction employers on WHD back wages ($19,975).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $19,975 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Ella Builders Compares

Ella Builders's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

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

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-05-28

Last Inspection

2013-05-24

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$19,975
Employees Affected
16
WHD Violations
17
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,248
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$19,975

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Ella Builders owed $19,975 in back wages to 16 employees across 1 case and 17 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 Ella Builders compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ella Builders Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $0 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ella Builders, both outside GU 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).

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What to do with this record

Use Ella Builders's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Ella Builders against Harrellsville Metal Works INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Ella Builders also carries $19,975 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 Ella Builders safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Ella Builders's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 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 Ella Builders have?
Ella Builders has 2 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 Ella Builders had?
Ella Builders has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-28 and the most recent on 2013-05-24. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ella Builders?
Ella Builders has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $19,975 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Ella Builders been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Ella Builders, resulting in $19,975 in back wages owed to 16 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Ella Builders operate in?
Ella Builders operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238990). 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 Ella Builders owes me wages?
If you believe Ella Builders 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 $19,975 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Ella Builders's safety record compare to industry average?
Ella Builders'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, Trinity Excavation & Construction INC. in Kansas City, MO is a similar construction employer with $19,980 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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