Construction · Warren, PA

Foulk Decorating Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Foulk Decorating Company ranks #88,636 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$810
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#88,636
of 99,447 penalized employers

Foulk Decorating Company in Warren, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $810. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Foulk Decorating Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,636 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, James E Roberts-Obayashi CORP. in San Francisco, CA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $810 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#88,636
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Foulk Decorating Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Foulk Decorating Company runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$810 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% 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 Foulk Decorating Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.016.51217.523OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHANELL ROOFING & HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CROWN ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CV CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HANSCOM CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22INSTRUMENT SCIENCES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15STONE HILL EXCAVATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WHOLE LIFE CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FORCE SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RMT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4G R QUALITY CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DIG IT CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALLAN SWANSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARCELINO CARRILLO T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HILL COUNTRY STEEL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MILE HIGH STAFFING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GARCIA CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INDEPENDENCE EXCAVAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HUMPHREYS & ASSOCIAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SUBCONTRACTOR SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FRANCISCO JAVIER RIOS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Foulk Decorating Com…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Foulk Decorating Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Foulk Decorating Company in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Foulk Decorating Company sits at penalty rank #29,329 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($810 assessed).

How Foulk Decorating Company Compares

Foulk Decorating Company's 2.50 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 below peers (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-11-25

Last Inspection

2013-11-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$405

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $405 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$3,240

Current Penalty Amount

$810

Penalty Reduction

75.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,430 from the initial assessment of $3,240. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Foulk Decorating Company compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Foulk Decorating Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $810 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $405 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Foulk Decorating Company, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($810 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Foulk Decorating Company safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Foulk Decorating Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Foulk Decorating Company have?
Foulk Decorating Company has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $810.
How many OSHA inspections has Foulk Decorating Company had?
Foulk Decorating Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-11-25 and the most recent on 2013-11-25. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Foulk Decorating Company?
Foulk Decorating Company has been assessed $810 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,240 (a 75.0% reduction).
Does Foulk Decorating Company have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Foulk Decorating Company has 4 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 Foulk Decorating Company operate in?
Foulk Decorating Company operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238330). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Foulk Decorating Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Foulk Decorating Company ranks #88,636 (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 Foulk Decorating Company's safety record compare to industry average?
Foulk Decorating Company's total OSHA penalty of $810 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, James E Roberts-Obayashi CORP. in San Francisco, CA is a similar construction employer with $810 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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