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Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC. ranks #92,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$500
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#92,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC. in Charlotte, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,988 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, RCL Construction CO. INC. in Owosso, MI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $500 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#92,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC. runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$500 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOG PLUMBING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BRUTUS CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTH SHORE FRAMING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JC STUCCO AND STONE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MANNING MASONRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14E T & L CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DLS CONTRACTING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25HERNANDEZ MARTINEZ C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SMART FRAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SPECTRUM CAPITAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INLUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BILL HOWE PLUMBING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE DURAN'S CARPENTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VALLENCOURT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3J&M CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ARMANDO IBARRA CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COUNTY LINE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GARDEN CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JOSE FAMILY CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AMERICAN ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Gardner Hartnett Con…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC. is the #30,767 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($500).

How Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC. Compares

Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC.'s 0.50 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 (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-01-17

Last Inspection

2014-05-05

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $250 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$1,400

Current Penalty Amount

$500

Penalty Reduction

64.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $900 from the initial assessment of $1,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $500 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $250 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($500 here).

Kalb Industries of Nevada $500 NV Esper Electric $500 MI RCL Construction CO. INC. $500 MI Pezzuco Construction INC. $500 RI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Og Plumbing LLC 2 insp. Oak Park, IL Brutus Construction, INC. 2 insp. Pottstown, PA North Shore Framing INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL JC Stucco and Stone Incorporated 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

RCL Construction CO. INC.
Owosso, MI
2 inspections $500
Tahoe Paradise Construction CO
Stateline, NV
2 inspections $500
McCarthy Building Companies, INC.
Sparks, NV
2 inspections $500
Devcon Construction, INC.
Reno, NV
2 inspections $500
C & M Construction INC
Newport, OR
2 inspections $500

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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 Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 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 Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC. have? ▼
Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $500.
How many OSHA inspections has Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC. had? ▼
Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-17 and the most recent on 2014-05-05. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC.? ▼
Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC. has been assessed $500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,400 (a 64.3% reduction).
Does Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC. 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 Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC. operate in? ▼
Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC. ranks #92,988 (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 Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gardner Hartnett Construction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $500 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, RCL Construction CO. INC. in Owosso, MI is a similar construction employer with $500 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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