Construction · Cedar Rapids, IA

Garling Construction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Garling Construction, INC. has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Garling Construction, INC. in Cedar Rapids, IA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Garling Construction, INC. 5 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Colorado Roofing Exteriors LLC in Wheat Ridge, CO is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

A 91/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Garling Construction, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0012.925.738.651.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOWNEAST CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 49AMERICAN ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17MOUNTAIN ROOFING INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3LENDLEASE (US) CONST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1DD&B CONSTRUCTION, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4A. MERANTE CONTRACTI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3COMPONENT ASSEMBLY S…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1GW FRAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5XL STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2THE GARICK GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1PFEIFER ROOFING INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3SUNSET ERECTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6NAGLE PAVING CO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6IVAN MOCHIDA CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9GUHO CORP., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0CATO TN HIGHWAY DEPT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9BLAIR CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0SOHO MASON, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4MYTON INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8CRANE HOGAN STRUCTUR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11Garling Construction…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0
Garling Construction, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 0 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.

How Garling Construction, INC. Compares

5 OSHA inspections on record for Garling Construction, INC. in Cedar Rapids, IA, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Garling Construction, INC. to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,767 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2012-09-18

Last Inspection

2022-07-25

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Garling Construction, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 0 3.3
Total Penalty $0 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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What to do with this record

Use Garling Construction, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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  • Garling Construction, INC. also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Garling Construction, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Garling Construction, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 5 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Garling Construction, INC. have?
Garling Construction, INC. has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Garling Construction, INC. had?
Garling Construction, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-18 and the most recent on 2022-07-25. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Garling Construction, INC.?
Garling Construction, INC. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Garling Construction, INC. been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Garling Construction, INC., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Garling Construction, INC. operate in?
Garling Construction, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238390). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Garling Construction, INC. owes me wages?
If you believe Garling Construction, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Garling Construction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Garling Construction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Colorado Roofing Exteriors LLC in Wheat Ridge, CO is a similar construction employer with $0 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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