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Emerald Builders and Developers

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Emerald Builders and Developers ranks #87,884 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$895
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#87,884
of 99,447 penalized employers

Emerald Builders and Developers in Los Angeles, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $895. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Emerald Builders and Developers 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,884 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gamez Masonry Construction in Plainview, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $895 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#87,884
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 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 Emerald Builders and Developers runs well below peers (0.13x 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

$895 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 Emerald Builders and Developers.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJOHN BULL BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22BLADE CONTRACTING, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9FOUNDATION SPECIALIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20WILCO CARPENTRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MARTINEZ CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11JUAN GOMEZ SANCHEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TURNKEY BUILDING SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16JOSE GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JULIO BARCO BENOVIDEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14NICK ESQUIVEL RODRIG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BOONE'S CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11M.A. CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CINEGA CUSTOM FRAMIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TAYLORED RESTORATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HOLMAN MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CHACON LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9VAYA RESTORATION, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TAKAMINE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13I-84 CONSTRUCTORS J.V., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LIMOGES CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Emerald Builders and…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Emerald Builders and Developers has 3 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.

Emerald Builders and Developers in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Emerald Builders and Developers is the #29,070 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($895).

How Emerald Builders and Developers Compares

Emerald Builders and Developers's 0.67 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 (0.13x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-10-13

Last Inspection

2026-06-16

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$298

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $298 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$895

Current Penalty Amount

$895

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Emerald Builders and Developers compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Emerald Builders and Developers Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $895 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $298 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Emerald Builders and Developers, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($895 here).

Gamez Masonry Construction $895 TX McMurray & Sons INC $895 OR Ta Price Developments LLC $895 OR Toledo Engineering LLC $893 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

John Bull Builders LLC 3 insp. Las Vegas, NV Blade Contracting, INC 3 insp. Jersey City, NJ Foundation Specialists LLC 3 insp. Seattle, WA Wilco Carpentry, INC. 3 insp. Elgin, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Moe's Plumbing
Paradise, CA
2 inspections $895
Gamez Masonry Construction
Plainview, TX
2 inspections $895
Hawk Builders INC
Oakland, CA
3 inspections $895
McMurray & Sons INC
Bend, OR
5 inspections $895
Ta Price Developments LLC
Bend, OR
2 inspections $895

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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 Emerald Builders and Developers safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Emerald Builders and Developers's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 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 Emerald Builders and Developers have? ▼
Emerald Builders and Developers has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $895.
How many OSHA inspections has Emerald Builders and Developers had? ▼
Emerald Builders and Developers has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-10-13 and the most recent on 2026-06-16. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Emerald Builders and Developers? ▼
Emerald Builders and Developers has been assessed $895 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Emerald Builders and Developers operate in? ▼
Emerald Builders and Developers operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236116). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Emerald Builders and Developers rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Emerald Builders and Developers ranks #87,884 (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 Emerald Builders and Developers's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Emerald Builders and Developers's total OSHA penalty of $895 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gamez Masonry Construction in Plainview, TX is a similar construction employer with $895 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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