PlainWorker
Employers › ND

Construction · Bismarck, ND

Fortified Builders LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fortified Builders LLC has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,470
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#65,787
of 100,495 penalized employers

Fortified Builders LLC in Bismarck, ND has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,470. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fortified Builders LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 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, Trident Construction CORP in Las Vegas, NV is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,470 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
35%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Fortified Builders LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fortified Builders LLC runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$3,470 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Fortified Builders LLC

The federal enforcement record for Fortified Builders LLC in Bismarck, ND includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $5,784 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,470 - a 40.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,735. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2020-04-15 to 2020-06-01, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-04-15

Last Inspection

2020-06-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,735

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,735 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$5,784

Current Penalty Amount

$3,470

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,314 from the initial assessment of $5,784. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Fortified Builders LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fortified Builders LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $3,470 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,735 $3,361
View all 61,413 employers in Construction →

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Trident Construction CORP
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $3,470
Oscar Acosta Torres
MC Donald, PA
2 inspections $3,470
808 Maintenance and Flooring INC
Honolulu, HI
2 inspections $3,470
Power Electric CO. INC.
Jersey City, NJ
2 inspections $3,470
Brattons Portable Buildings
San Angelo, TX
0 inspections $0

Compare Fortified Builders LLC vs Trident Construction CORP side-by-side →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fortified Builders LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fortified Builders LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Fortified Builders LLC have? ▼
Fortified Builders LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,470.
How many OSHA inspections has Fortified Builders LLC had? ▼
Fortified Builders LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-04-15 and the most recent on 2020-06-01. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fortified Builders LLC? ▼
Fortified Builders LLC has been assessed $3,470 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,784 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Fortified Builders LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fortified Builders LLC has 2 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 Fortified Builders LLC operate in? ▼
Fortified Builders LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Fortified Builders LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fortified Builders LLC's total OSHA penalty of $3,470 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Trident Construction CORP in Las Vegas, NV is a similar construction employer with $3,470 in current penalties.

Explore PlainWorker

Construction Industry

All 61,413 employers in this sector
Employers in ND

All inspected employers in this state
Safety Rankings

Most penalized, repeat violators & more

What to check next

Fortified Builders LLC's record is one establishment in a larger pattern. Use it as a research checklist, not a verdict on the employer overall.

These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.