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Elmer Benitez Molina

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elmer Benitez Molina ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,800
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Elmer Benitez Molina in Williamsburg, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Elmer Benitez Molina 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Grinder, Taber and Grinder, INC. in Memphis, TN is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,800 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Elmer Benitez Molina compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Elmer Benitez Molina runs well below peers (0.27x 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

$1,800 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Elmer Benitez Molina.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.58.81725.333.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedATLANTIC COAST UTILI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32FLORIDA ROOFING EXPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KIEWIT GENERAL JOIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MPW INDUSTRIAL SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICA FIRST CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12VIDAL VITALES LUNA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STATION BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROBERTO DELGADO GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MARK PAUL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13VOLLKOMMEN CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PAPICH CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GILBANE BUILDING COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROMA SCAFFOLDING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AB CONSTRUCTION GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW RELIEF ROOFING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3APEK INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DOUGLASS RESTORATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HERLO HOME REMODELIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ERIC A. ALLARD CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARSCHEL WRECKING, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Elmer Benitez Molina, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Elmer Benitez Molina has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Elmer Benitez Molina in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Elmer Benitez Molina is the #25,358 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($1,800).

How Elmer Benitez Molina Compares

Elmer Benitez Molina's 5.50 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 well below peers (0.27x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-09-14

Last Inspection

2018-03-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $900 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

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

$1,800

Current Penalty Amount

$1,800

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Elmer Benitez Molina compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Elmer Benitez Molina Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 11 3.3
Total Penalty $1,800 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $900 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Elmer Benitez Molina, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,800 here).

T Buck Construction, INC. $1,800 ME David Horton $1,800 TX Dave Melin & Sons Construction $1,800 MI Ao Roofing $1,800 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Atlantic Coast Utilities, LLC, Advanced Utilities, Incorporated 2 insp. Boston, MA Florida Roofing Experts, INC. 2 insp. Fleming Island, FL Kiewit General Joint Venture 2 insp. Aberdeen, WA MPW Industrial Services, INC. 2 insp. Hebron, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dave Melin & Sons Construction
Escanaba, MI
2 inspections $1,800
Lafuze Framing LLC
Grand Blanc, MI
2 inspections $1,800
Midstate Construction Corporation
Petaluma, CA
3 inspections $1,800
Proffitt & Sons, INC.
Knoxville, TN
2 inspections $1,800
Grinder, Taber and Grinder, INC.
Memphis, TN
2 inspections $1,800

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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 Elmer Benitez Molina safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Elmer Benitez Molina's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 Elmer Benitez Molina have? ▼
Elmer Benitez Molina has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Elmer Benitez Molina had? ▼
Elmer Benitez Molina has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-09-14 and the most recent on 2018-03-30. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Elmer Benitez Molina? ▼
Elmer Benitez Molina has been assessed $1,800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Elmer Benitez Molina have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Elmer Benitez Molina has 11 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 Elmer Benitez Molina operate in? ▼
Elmer Benitez Molina operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238170). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Elmer Benitez Molina rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Elmer Benitez Molina ranks #78,503 (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 Elmer Benitez Molina's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Elmer Benitez Molina's total OSHA penalty of $1,800 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, Grinder, Taber and Grinder, INC. in Memphis, TN is a similar construction employer with $1,800 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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