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Hamel Builders INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hamel Builders INC. ranks #73,977 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 6 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,295
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#73,977
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hamel Builders INC. in Washington, DC has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,295. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hamel Builders INC. 6 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in just 1 violation, averaging 0.2 per inspection - fewer than typical. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,977 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 runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Greater Metroplex Interiors in Houston, TX is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.2
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#73,977
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 88/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 6 OSHA inspections (0.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hamel Builders INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hamel Builders INC. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$2,295 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Hamel Builders INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJC CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19S. C. ANDERSON, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6RINDERKNECHT ASSOCIA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0L F JENNINGS INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0JCM ROOFING CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15SILVA GROUP CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10WINDSTAR CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13GILMORE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2WOOD PLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3WACO INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0CONSUMERS ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0ISAGANI B. BALUYUT C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12TRI-STATE ROOFING & …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4PACIFIC MAX CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7ASANUMA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9REMPFER CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8RW MERCER CO, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2CARDINAL CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3ALDEN TOWN HIGHWAY D…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 30KARSTEN INTERIOR SER…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2Hamel Builders INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1
Hamel Builders INC. has 6 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.

Hamel Builders INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Hamel Builders INC. sits at penalty rank #23,735 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($2,295 assessed).

How Hamel Builders INC. Compares

Hamel Builders INC.'s 0.17 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 below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2012-04-11

Last Inspection

2025-06-17

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$383

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 6 inspections over 13 years, averaging 0.2 violations per visit. That's $383 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

$2,295

Current Penalty Amount

$2,295

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Hamel Builders INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $2,295 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $383 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hamel Builders INC., both outside DC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,295 here).

Colorado Commercial Roofing, INC. $2,295 CO Ampam Parks Mechanical, INC. $2,295 CA HTH Companies, INC. $2,295 MO Falaska Mechanical, INC. $2,295 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

JC Construction 6 insp. Philadelphia, PA S. C. Anderson, INC. 6 insp. Bakersfield, CA Rinderknecht Associates, INC. 6 insp. Cedar Rapids, IA L F Jennings INC 6 insp. Lynchburg, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Greater Metroplex Interiors
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Ampam Parks Mechanical, INC.
Irvine, CA
2 inspections $2,295
HTH Companies, INC.
Palmyra, MO
2 inspections $2,295
Falaska Mechanical, INC.
Philadelphia, PA
2 inspections $2,295
F & H Construction
Kahului, HI
3 inspections $2,295

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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 Hamel Builders INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hamel Builders INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 6 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 Hamel Builders INC. have? ▼
Hamel Builders INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,295.
How many OSHA inspections has Hamel Builders INC. had? ▼
Hamel Builders INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-11 and the most recent on 2025-06-17. This averages 0.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hamel Builders INC.? ▼
Hamel Builders INC. has been assessed $2,295 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Hamel Builders INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hamel Builders 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 Hamel Builders INC. operate in? ▼
Hamel Builders INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236116). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hamel Builders INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hamel Builders INC. ranks #73,977 (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 Hamel Builders INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hamel Builders INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,295 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Greater Metroplex Interiors in Houston, TX 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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