Construction · Washington, DC

Hamel Builders

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hamel Builders ranks #9,037 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 13 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty46% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$33,470
OSHA penalties: 13
Violations cited: 13
OSHA inspections: #9,037
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hamel Builders in Washington, DC has been the subject of 13 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $33,470. 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 13 times over 15 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,037 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 far above peers (6.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Luis Gutierrez in Houston, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $33,484 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection: 46.2%
of violations were serious: #9,037
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 13 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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Hamel Builders

$33,470
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Hamel Builders runs well above peers (4.9x 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

$33,470 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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 Hamel Builders.

Hamel Builders has 13 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Hamel Builders in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Hamel Builders sits at penalty rank #2,164 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($33,470 assessed).

How Hamel Builders Compares

Hamel Builders'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 above peers (4.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-12-06

Last Inspection

2025-06-12

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,575

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 13 inspections over 15 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,575 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

46.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

15.4% of total

Other-Than-Serious

38.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$69,630

Current Penalty Amount

$33,470

Penalty Reduction

51.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $36,160 from the initial assessment of $69,630. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric	Hamel Builders	Industry Avg
Inspections	13	2.0
Violations	13	3.3
Total Penalty	$33,470	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,575	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($33,470 here).

Ig Construction INC. $33,479 KS NCG Construction Group $33,480 PA Jeffery Todd Kincaid DBA Kincaid Construction $33,460 CA Luis Gutierrez $33,484 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (13 inspections here).

Ceballos Roofing 13 insp. El Paso, TX Reiman CORP 13 insp. Cheyenne, WY Virtexco Corporation 13 insp. Norfolk, VA Pacific Boring INC 13 insp. Fresno, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ny-Mac Enterprises Inc

2 inspections $33,479

NCG Construction Group

Chester, PA

3 inspections $33,480

Jeffery Todd Kincaid DBA Kincaid Construction

Poway, CA

2 inspections $33,460

Luis Gutierrez

Houston, TX

2 inspections $33,484

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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 safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Hamel Builders's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 13 inspections, including 6 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 Hamel Builders have? ▼

Hamel Builders has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $33,470.

How many OSHA inspections has Hamel Builders had? ▼

Hamel Builders has had 13 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-06 and the most recent on 2025-06-12. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Hamel Builders? ▼

Hamel Builders has been assessed $33,470 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $69,630 (a 51.9% reduction).

Does Hamel Builders have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Hamel Builders has 6 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 operate in? ▼

Hamel Builders 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 Hamel Builders rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hamel Builders ranks #9,037 (the top 10% 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's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Hamel Builders's total OSHA penalty of $33,470 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (4.9x the average). The employer has 13 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Luis Gutierrez in Houston, TX is a similar construction employer with $33,484 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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