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Forman Contracting & Equipment

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Forman Contracting & Equipment ranks #70,095 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,800
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#70,095
of 99,447 penalized employers

Forman Contracting & Equipment in Galveston, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Forman Contracting & Equipment 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,095 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, John W. Danforth Company in Rochester, NY is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,800 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#70,095
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Forman Contracting & Equipment compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Forman Contracting & Equipment runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,800 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% 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 Forman Contracting & Equipment.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.33.97.511.114.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWSC GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TRI-POINT INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14MOAN CONSTRUCTION, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JOSE SANCHEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HALAL BUILDING & CON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CHAMPION BUILDERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MACB CARPENTRY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BREEDEN CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CECIL COMPTON CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BARTON MALOW COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ONNI CONTRACTING (CA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6QUALITY ENTERPRISES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LOBO CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MADER CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3OVERBEY ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3A. PIZZA CONTRACTING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10J. BENTON CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ADT REX ROOFING & CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13QUALITY HOME EXTERIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ADVANTAGE DRYWALL SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Forman Contracting &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Forman Contracting & Equipment has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Forman Contracting & Equipment in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Forman Contracting & Equipment is the #22,053 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($2,800).

How Forman Contracting & Equipment Compares

Forman Contracting & Equipment's 0.67 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-06-03

Last Inspection

2014-06-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$933

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $933 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$4,800

Current Penalty Amount

$2,800

Penalty Reduction

41.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,000 from the initial assessment of $4,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Forman Contracting & Equipment compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Forman Contracting & Equipment Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $2,800 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $933 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Forman Contracting & Equipment, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,800 here).

North Roofing LLC $2,800 AZ DH of Nevada, INC. $2,800 NV YFC Framing $2,800 WA All Phase Drywall, INC. $2,800 DC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

WSC Group LLC 3 insp. Brooklyn, NY Tri-Point Industries 3 insp. Seattle, WA Moan Construction, INC. 3 insp. Danbury, CT Jose Sanchez 3 insp. Edmond, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

R Fowler Construction LLC
Ann Arbor, MI
2 inspections $2,800
Pace Window & Door CORP.
Victor, NY
2 inspections $2,800
Ronald Hinderhofer, INC. DBA R.H. Construction
Brooklyn, NY
2 inspections $2,800
John W. Danforth Company
Rochester, NY
3 inspections $2,800
Mark Bishop Construction, INC.
Saratoga Springs, UT
2 inspections $2,800

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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 Forman Contracting & Equipment safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Forman Contracting & Equipment's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Forman Contracting & Equipment have? ▼
Forman Contracting & Equipment has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Forman Contracting & Equipment had? ▼
Forman Contracting & Equipment has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-03 and the most recent on 2014-06-05. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Forman Contracting & Equipment? ▼
Forman Contracting & Equipment has been assessed $2,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,800 (a 41.7% reduction).
Does Forman Contracting & Equipment have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Forman Contracting & Equipment has 1 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.
What industry does Forman Contracting & Equipment operate in? ▼
Forman Contracting & Equipment operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Forman Contracting & Equipment rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Forman Contracting & Equipment ranks #70,095 (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 Forman Contracting & Equipment's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Forman Contracting & Equipment's total OSHA penalty of $2,800 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, John W. Danforth Company in Rochester, NY is a similar construction employer with $2,800 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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