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Grid Alternatives

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Grid Alternatives ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$300
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Grid Alternatives in Arcata, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Grid Alternatives 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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, Van Hoose Construction CO. in Oklahoma City, OK is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $300 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Grid Alternatives compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Grid Alternatives runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$300 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Grid Alternatives.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.7811.314.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedODALYS DIAZ RAMIREZ …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FREITAS CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VM GENERAL CONTRACTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7IRVING DIEDRICH CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ON TOP CONTRACTING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LUDWIN URBINA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CLASSIC FLOORS & INT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SOUTHERS CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GP ROOFING & CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VIRGINO REGINO GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2IG CONSTRUCTION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMERICAN S.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PLATO CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13QUALITY XPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NY STATE SOLAR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RLK CONSTRUCTION COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FERNANDA'S CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SOUTHWEST INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MBC CAPITAL INVESTME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10T & R MASONRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Grid Alternatives, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Grid Alternatives has 2 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.

Grid Alternatives in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Grid Alternatives sits at penalty rank #31,928 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($300 assessed).

How Grid Alternatives Compares

Grid Alternatives's 1.00 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 below peers (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-12-08

Last Inspection

2016-06-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $150 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

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$520

Current Penalty Amount

$300

Penalty Reduction

42.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $220 from the initial assessment of $520. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Grid Alternatives Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $300 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $150 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Grid Alternatives, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($300 here).

Home Insulation & Associates INC $300 OR Palmetto Construction Group LLC $300 SC Signs BY Crannie $300 MI 5 Leprechauns LLC $300 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Odalys Diaz Ramirez DBA Diaz Construction 2 insp. Louisville, KY Freitas Construction LLC 2 insp. Paterson, NJ VM General Contractor INC 2 insp. Elliottsville TWP, ME Irving Diedrich Construction I 2 insp. Chehalis, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wolgast Corporation
Saginaw, MI
3 inspections $300
Smith Metal Structures, INC.
Iron Mountain, MI
2 inspections $300
Van Hoose Construction CO.
Oklahoma City, OK
4 inspections $300
Alva Electric INC
Evansville, IN
3 inspections $300
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Washington, DC
22 inspections $300

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What to do with this record

Use Grid Alternatives'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 Grid Alternatives safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Grid Alternatives's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 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 Grid Alternatives have? ▼
Grid Alternatives has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $300.
How many OSHA inspections has Grid Alternatives had? ▼
Grid Alternatives has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-08 and the most recent on 2016-06-07. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Grid Alternatives? ▼
Grid Alternatives has been assessed $300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $520 (a 42.3% reduction).
What industry does Grid Alternatives operate in? ▼
Grid Alternatives operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238990). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Grid Alternatives rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Grid Alternatives ranks #96,117 (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 Grid Alternatives's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Grid Alternatives's total OSHA penalty of $300 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, Van Hoose Construction CO. in Oklahoma City, OK is a similar construction employer with $300 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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