Construction · Fargo, ND
GNS Builders
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), GNS Builders ranks #13,465 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.
- $24,939
- OSHA penalties
- 4
- Violations cited
- 2
- OSHA inspections
- #13,465
- of 99,447 penalized employers
GNS Builders in Fargo, ND has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,939. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected GNS Builders 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,465 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). 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, Bachiller Iron Works, INC. in Miami, FL is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $24,938 in current penalties.
- 2.0
- violations per inspection
- 0.0%
- of violations were serious
- #13,465
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How GNS Builders compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average
- GNS Builders
GNS Builders
$24,939 in penalties
- Construction avg $6,767
Construction industry average (per employer)
$6,767 in penalties
What this shows GNS Builders runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$24,939 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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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 GNS Builders.
GNS Builders in the Construction enforcement ledger
Construction sector: GNS Builders is the #3,284 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($24,939).
How GNS Builders Compares
GNS Builders's 2.00 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 well above peers (3.7x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
2
First Inspection
2018-07-12
Last Inspection
2021-09-07
Inspection Span
3 yrs
Violations / Inspection
2.0
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$12,470
Industry Avg / Inspection
$3,361
What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $12,470 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
0
Serious
0.0% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
2
Repeat
50.0% of total
2
Other-Than-Serious
50.0% 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
$24,939
Current Penalty Amount
$24,939
Penalty Reduction
None
What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.
Industry Safety Context: Construction
How GNS Builders compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | GNS Builders | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2.0 |
| Violations | 4 | 3.3 |
| Total Penalty | $24,939 | $6,767 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $12,470 | $3,361 |
Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for GNS Builders, both outside ND so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($24,939 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.
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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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