Construction · Cleveland, OH

Gilbane Building CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gilbane Building CO. ranks #27,962 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$12,934
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#27,962
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gilbane Building CO. in Cleveland, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,934. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gilbane Building CO. 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,962 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Batson-Cook Company in Atlanta, GA is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $12,934 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#27,962
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Gilbane Building CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gilbane Building CO. runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$12,934 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Gilbane Building CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGIRE CONSTRUCTION, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BLUE NILE CONTRACTOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13RUSSO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RAFAEL FRAMERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ROSTRO CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ABLE CONTRACTORS SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33J & I CONTRACTING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11WESTSIDE CONTRACTORS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PARROTTA PAVING CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MSJ CONTRACTORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AERIAL LIGHTING & EL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PARK AVENUE CONCRETE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ALPHA ROOFING & CONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3W.J. O'NEIL CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6S & P CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GABRIEL MIRAMONTES D…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GARDNER CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BULAND GROUP CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FORTUNA FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9KINGSBURY COMPANIES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Gilbane Building CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Gilbane Building CO. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Gilbane Building CO. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Gilbane Building CO. ranks #7,379 at $12,934 current penalty.

How Gilbane Building CO. Compares

Gilbane Building CO.'s 0.67 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-08-13

Last Inspection

2019-10-10

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,311

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $4,311 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

$25,868

Current Penalty Amount

$12,934

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,934 from the initial assessment of $25,868. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Gilbane Building CO. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gilbane Building CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $12,934 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,311 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gilbane Building CO., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Gilbane Building CO.'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 Gilbane Building CO. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Gilbane Building CO.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Gilbane Building CO. have?
Gilbane Building CO. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,934.
How many OSHA inspections has Gilbane Building CO. had?
Gilbane Building CO. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-13 and the most recent on 2019-10-10. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gilbane Building CO.?
Gilbane Building CO. has been assessed $12,934 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,868 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Gilbane Building CO. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Gilbane Building CO. 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 Gilbane Building CO. operate in?
Gilbane Building CO. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gilbane Building CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gilbane Building CO. ranks #27,962 (the upper 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 Gilbane Building CO.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Gilbane Building CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,934 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Batson-Cook Company in Atlanta, GA is a similar construction employer with $12,934 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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