Construction · Philadelphia, PA

Felix and Son Contractors, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Felix and Son Contractors, INC. ranks #18,596 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty83% serious
$19,001
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#18,596
of 99,447 penalized employers

Felix and Son Contractors, INC. in Philadelphia, PA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,001. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Felix and Son Contractors, INC. 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,596 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Duffy Construction Management LLC in Columbus, OH is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $19,000 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#18,596
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Felix and Son Contractors, INC. runs well above peers (2.8x 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

$19,001 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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 Felix and Son Contractors, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0010.220.530.741.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPARAMOUNT BUILDERS, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14NEW YORK EXCAVATION,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18BOROUGH OF STRATFORD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17CARLOS GONZALEZ, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10SANKOZ CORP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11THE MONAHAN CO, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 39PPD CONSTRUCTION SER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5MJS MASONRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 27COMMERCIAL ROOFING INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3GAMBLE ELECTRIC, INC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4C-2 CONSTRUCTION, INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5JANSEN CRANE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1CONSIGLI CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0GUMENICK HOMEBUILDIN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0KIEWIT GENERAL MASON…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0SYS CONSTRUCTORS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1NYSDOT LEWIS CO RESI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7SYS CONSTRUCTORS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE D…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25TOWNSHIP OF FREEHOLD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21Felix and Son Contra…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6
Felix and Son Contractors, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Felix and Son Contractors, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Felix and Son Contractors, INC. sits at penalty rank #4,628 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($19,001 assessed).

How Felix and Son Contractors, INC. Compares

Felix and Son Contractors, INC.'s 1.50 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 above peers (2.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2016-06-17

Last Inspection

2021-03-05

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $4,750 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

16.7% 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

$24,881

Current Penalty Amount

$19,001

Penalty Reduction

23.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,880 from the initial assessment of $24,881. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Felix and Son Contractors, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Felix and Son Contractors, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $19,001 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,750 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Felix and Son Contractors, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Felix and Son Contractors, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Felix and Son Contractors, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 4 inspections, including 5 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 Felix and Son Contractors, INC. have?
Felix and Son Contractors, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,001.
How many OSHA inspections has Felix and Son Contractors, INC. had?
Felix and Son Contractors, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-17 and the most recent on 2021-03-05. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Felix and Son Contractors, INC.?
Felix and Son Contractors, INC. has been assessed $19,001 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,881 (a 23.6% reduction).
Does Felix and Son Contractors, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Felix and Son Contractors, INC. has 5 serious violations, and 1 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 Felix and Son Contractors, INC. operate in?
Felix and Son Contractors, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236115). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Felix and Son Contractors, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Felix and Son Contractors, INC. ranks #18,596 (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 Felix and Son Contractors, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Felix and Son Contractors, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $19,001 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.8x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Duffy Construction Management LLC in Columbus, OH is a similar construction employer with $19,000 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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