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Empire Homes LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Empire Homes LLC has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 7 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$4,500
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#59,147
of 100,495 penalized employers

Empire Homes LLC in Sioux Falls, SD has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Empire Homes LLC 7 times over 6 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in just 1 violation, averaging 0.1 per inspection - fewer than typical. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Randall Ray Ahrns and Shiloh Janelle Ahrns, Individually and AS Husband and Wife in Kingman, AZ is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,500 in current penalties.

0.1
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
41%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Empire Homes LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Empire Homes LLC runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$4,500 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Empire Homes LLC

The federal enforcement record for Empire Homes LLC in Sioux Falls, SD includes 7 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.14 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $5,398 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $4,500 - a 16.6% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $643. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-11-09 to 2023-07-13, a window of roughly 6 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2017-11-09

Last Inspection

2023-07-13

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$643

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 7 inspections over 6 years, averaging 0.1 violations per visit. That's $643 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

1

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

$5,398

Current Penalty Amount

$4,500

Penalty Reduction

16.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $898 from the initial assessment of $5,398. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Empire Homes LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Empire Homes LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $4,500 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $643 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Empire Homes LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Empire Homes LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 7 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 Empire Homes LLC have? ▼
Empire Homes LLC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Empire Homes LLC had? ▼
Empire Homes LLC has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-11-09 and the most recent on 2023-07-13. This averages 0.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Empire Homes LLC? ▼
Empire Homes LLC has been assessed $4,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,398 (a 16.6% reduction).
What industry does Empire Homes LLC operate in? ▼
Empire Homes LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Empire Homes LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Empire Homes LLC's total OSHA penalty of $4,500 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Randall Ray Ahrns and Shiloh Janelle Ahrns, Individually and AS Husband and Wife in Kingman, AZ is a similar construction employer with $4,500 in current penalties.

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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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