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Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry ranks #6,315 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 48 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty92% serious
$42,965
OSHA penalties
48
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#6,315
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry in Norfolk, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 48 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $42,965. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 48 violations, averaging 24.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,315 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 44 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, Cumplido Painting and Renovations, Inc. in Central Falls, RI is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

24.0
violations per inspection
91.7%
of violations were serious
#6,315
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 48 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (24.0 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 Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry runs far above peers (6.3x 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

$42,965 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.625.137.750.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFRANCISCO ESQUIVEL R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JOSE LUIS JIMENEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AVAMER ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9VICTOR CARRERA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AA & B BUILDER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12KR CONTRACTORS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PINE CONTRACTOR CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOWNSHIP OF WOODBRID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CHEEVER DEVELOPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SPARKS CEDARLEE FARM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ERIC MORRISON CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ADOLFO VAZQUEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AJ FRAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SPEEDY 2 CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VASAT EXTERIORS, CAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8EUROPEAN ROOFING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PREMIER LAND DEVELOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ORCHIDS BUILDERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Fanton Commercial Co…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48
Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 48 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.

Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry is the #1,506 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($42,965).

How Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry Compares

Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry's 24.00 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 far above peers (6.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-02-23

Last Inspection

2011-02-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

24.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$21,483

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 24.0 violations per visit. That's $21,483 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

44

Serious

91.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

4.2% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

4.2% 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

$41,370

Current Penalty Amount

$42,965

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 48 3.3
Total Penalty $42,965 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $21,483 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($42,965 here).

Anna Contracting, LLC $42,964 DE Thomas Barnes $42,937 MD City of Vineland Department of Public Works $43,000 NJ E&E Services, INC. $43,000 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Francisco Esquivel Roofing 2 insp. Omaha, NE Jose Luis Jimenez 2 insp. Wichita, KS Avamer Roofing, INC. 2 insp. Milford, DE Victor Carrera 2 insp. Suwanee, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Anna Contracting, LLC
Lewes, DE
3 inspections $42,964
Russ Builders
Bastrop, LA
0 inspections $0
Morales Machine Shop & Transportation LLC
Laredo, TX
0 inspections $0
Cumplido Painting and Renovations, Inc.
Central Falls, RI
0 inspections $0
Thomas Barnes
Leonardtown, MD
2 inspections $42,937

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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 Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 48 violations across 2 inspections, including 44 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 Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry have? ▼
Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry has 48 OSHA violations on record, including 44 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $42,965.
How many OSHA inspections has Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry had? ▼
Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-23 and the most recent on 2011-02-23. This averages 24.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry? ▼
Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry has been assessed $42,965 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry has 44 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 Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry operate in? ▼
Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238140). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry ranks #6,315 (the top 10% 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 Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fanton Commercial Concrete & Masonry's total OSHA penalty of $42,965 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (6.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cumplido Painting and Renovations, Inc. in Central Falls, RI 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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