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Fresh Start Builders

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fresh Start Builders ranks #55,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty88% serious
$5,000
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#55,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fresh Start Builders in Philadelphia, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fresh Start Builders 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #55,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Pyramid Roofing Company, INC in Kansas City, MO is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,000 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#55,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Fresh Start Builders compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fresh Start Builders runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$5,000 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Fresh Start Builders.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.98.014.020.126.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMANUEL GALLARDO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LUCIO PEREZ LOPEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OSCAR RENDA CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22LUIS DIAZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DOUGLASS COLONY GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25LEIVA CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SKYLINE FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CMR CONSTRUCTION & R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BAY RESTORATION CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KAYWELL CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PARADIGM STRUCTURAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JLP HOMES, LLC DBA J…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALLIED WATERPROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9REYNALDO REYES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ABBOT BUILDING RESTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PEARL STEEL ERECTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5L&R TOTAL CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11595 CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MCHUGH EXCAVATING AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GORICK CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Fresh Start Builders, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Fresh Start Builders has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Fresh Start Builders in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Fresh Start Builders is the #16,612 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($5,000).

How Fresh Start Builders Compares

Fresh Start Builders's 4.00 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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-07-20

Last Inspection

2012-07-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $2,500 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$11,400

Current Penalty Amount

$5,000

Penalty Reduction

56.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,400 from the initial assessment of $11,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Fresh Start Builders compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fresh Start Builders Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 8 3.3
Total Penalty $5,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,500 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fresh Start Builders, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,000 here).

VMS Construction INC. $5,000 VT Fantasia and Sons, LLC $5,000 MA KBC Builders $5,000 CO Majestic Roofing, INC. $5,000 MT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Manuel Gallardo 2 insp. Mokena, IL Lucio Perez Lopez 2 insp. Sheboygan, WI Oscar Renda Contracting 2 insp. Houston, TX Luis Diaz 2 insp. League City, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Majestic Roofing, INC.
Bozeman, MT
2 inspections $5,000
Turner Construction Company
Philadelphia, PA
11 inspections $5,000
Pyramid Roofing Company, INC
Kansas City, MO
2 inspections $5,000
Durabilt Fence Company II, INC.
Wheeling, IL
2 inspections $5,000
The Southeast Restoration Group, INC.
Jacksonville Beach, FL
2 inspections $5,000

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What to do with this record

Use Fresh Start Builders's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Fresh Start Builders safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fresh Start Builders's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Fresh Start Builders have? ▼
Fresh Start Builders has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Fresh Start Builders had? ▼
Fresh Start Builders has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-20 and the most recent on 2012-07-31. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fresh Start Builders? ▼
Fresh Start Builders has been assessed $5,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,400 (a 56.1% reduction).
Does Fresh Start Builders have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fresh Start Builders has 7 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 Fresh Start Builders operate in? ▼
Fresh Start Builders operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238140). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fresh Start Builders rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fresh Start Builders ranks #55,488 (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 Fresh Start Builders's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fresh Start Builders's total OSHA penalty of $5,000 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, Pyramid Roofing Company, INC in Kansas City, MO is a similar construction employer with $5,000 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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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.