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Erik Builders INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Erik Builders INC ranks #22,418 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty53% serious
$16,007
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#22,418
of 99,447 penalized employers

Erik Builders INC in Honolulu, HI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,007. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Erik Builders INC 5 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 30 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,418 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Rio Construction, Inc. in Round Rock, TX is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
53.3%
of violations were serious
#22,418
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Erik Builders INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Erik Builders INC runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$16,007 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Erik Builders INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedACKMEN CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16CULPEPPER CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4ROTSCHY INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4LAHR CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10H.C. PODY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1NVR, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3TRIANGLE ASSOCIATES,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0SCHAUMAN CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1PINNACLE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3HARMON STEEL INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1CLEVELAND VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20HERKIMER VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17TURNKEY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7CARLSON CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8TREVI ICOS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6EVANS & ASSOCIATES U…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5KAMMINGA & ROODVOETS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6UNITED MECHANICAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4SURFACES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8CLIFTON PARK TN HWY …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10Erik Builders INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 30
Erik Builders INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 30 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.

Erik Builders INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Erik Builders INC sits at penalty rank #5,685 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($16,007 assessed).

How Erik Builders INC Compares

Erik Builders INC's 6.00 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 above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2012-10-23

Last Inspection

2017-06-23

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,201

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 5 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $3,201 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

53.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

6.7% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$16,007

Current Penalty Amount

$16,007

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Erik Builders INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Erik Builders INC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 30 3.3
Total Penalty $16,007 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,201 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Erik Builders INC, both outside HI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,007 here).

Specialty Interiors of Ohio, INC. $16,006 OH Vision Masonary LLC $16,004 KS Xtreme Xteriors, LLC $16,010 IL Pedro Rodriguez $16,002 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Ackmen Construction, LLC 5 insp. Buffalo, NY Culpepper Construction Company, INC. 5 insp. Tallahassee, FL Rotschy INC 5 insp. Vancouver, WA Lahr Construction 5 insp. Redding, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Specialty Interiors of Ohio, INC.
Cincinnati, OH
2 inspections $16,006
Rio Construction, Inc.
Round Rock, TX
0 inspections $0
Vision Masonary LLC
Lenexa, KS
2 inspections $16,004
Xtreme Xteriors, LLC
Belleville, IL
2 inspections $16,010
Longhorn Construction
Jenks, OK
0 inspections $0

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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 Erik Builders INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Erik Builders INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 5 inspections, including 16 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Erik Builders INC have? ▼
Erik Builders INC has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,007.
How many OSHA inspections has Erik Builders INC had? ▼
Erik Builders INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-23 and the most recent on 2017-06-23. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Erik Builders INC? ▼
Erik Builders INC has been assessed $16,007 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Erik Builders INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Erik Builders INC has 16 serious violations, and 2 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 Erik Builders INC operate in? ▼
Erik Builders INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Erik Builders INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Erik Builders INC ranks #22,418 (the top quarter 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 Erik Builders INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Erik Builders INC's total OSHA penalty of $16,007 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rio Construction, Inc. in Round Rock, TX is a similar construction employer with $0 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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