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Firebird Structures

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Firebird Structures ranks #92,342 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$525
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#92,342
of 99,447 penalized employers

Firebird Structures in Albuquerque, NM has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $525. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Firebird Structures 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,342 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, C.L. McCoy Framing Company in Baltimore, MD is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $525 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#92,342
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 86/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Firebird Structures compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Firebird Structures runs well below peers (0.08x 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

$525 Top 7% most affordable more affordable than 93% 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 Firebird Structures.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMELO ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14JAVIER MORALES MENESES, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8PROFESSIONAL GRADE C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11RUSH MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7J.M. KUNEMAN CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18BUILDING SOLUTIONS I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8C M MUNDEN LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8PC CONSTRUCTION COMP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3RECORD 13 CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2AFFORDABLE NORTHWEST…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16SIEGEL ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4PRO MECHANICAL SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8SHEEHAN CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2ALPERS EXCAVATING, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9LANSING BROTHERS CON…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2MANHATTAN CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0CM COMPANY, INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0MASONOMICS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1ALBION TN HIGHWAY DEPT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8WOLGAST CORP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0Firebird Structures, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3
Firebird Structures has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Firebird Structures in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Firebird Structures is the #30,668 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($525).

Combined federal exposure here: $525 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Firebird Structures Compares

Firebird Structures's 0.75 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 (0.08x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2012-11-30

Last Inspection

2016-10-31

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$131

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $131 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$1,150

Current Penalty Amount

$525

Penalty Reduction

54.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$525

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $625 from the initial assessment of $1,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Firebird Structures compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Firebird Structures Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $525 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $131 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Firebird Structures, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($525 here).

George D Edwards Electric CO., INC. $525 TN Gooseworks INC $525 MD Western Steel Incorporated $525 AK Superior Excavating & Construction INC $525 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Melo Roofing, INC. 4 insp. Syracuse, NY Javier Morales Meneses 4 insp. Texas City, TX Professional Grade Construction Group, INC. 4 insp. Brooklyn, NY Rush Masonry, INC. 4 insp. New Orleans, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

C.L. McCoy Framing Company
Baltimore, MD
4 inspections $525
Norcal Plastering, INC.
Chico, CA
2 inspections $525
Lahr Construction
Paradise, CA
2 inspections $525
M.S. Johnston CO., INC.
Hagerstown, MD
2 inspections $525
Ward & Stancil INC
Mechanicsville, VA
2 inspections $525

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What to do with this record

Use Firebird Structures's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Firebird Structures against C.L. McCoy Framing Company, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Firebird Structures's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Firebird Structures also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Firebird Structures safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Firebird Structures's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 4 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Firebird Structures have? ▼
Firebird Structures has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $525.
How many OSHA inspections has Firebird Structures had? ▼
Firebird Structures has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-30 and the most recent on 2016-10-31. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Firebird Structures? ▼
Firebird Structures has been assessed $525 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,150 (a 54.3% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Firebird Structures have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Firebird Structures has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Firebird Structures been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Firebird Structures, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Firebird Structures operate in? ▼
Firebird Structures 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.
What should I do if Firebird Structures owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Firebird Structures owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Firebird Structures rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Firebird Structures ranks #92,342 (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 Firebird Structures's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Firebird Structures's total OSHA penalty of $525 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, C.L. McCoy Framing Company in Baltimore, MD is a similar construction employer with $525 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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