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Hammer & Hand INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hammer & Hand INC ranks #89,162 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty70% serious
$770
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#89,162
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hammer & Hand INC in Portland, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $770. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hammer & Hand INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,162 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Kone INC in Honolulu, HI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $770 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
70.0%
of violations were serious
#89,162
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hammer & Hand INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hammer & Hand INC runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$770 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% 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 Hammer & Hand INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.69.116.523.931.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMIGUEL CARDENAS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JKL CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30MARCOS HERNANDEZ MAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ALLEN CONCRETE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6R & K CERTIFIED ROOF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BE&K CONSTRUCTION CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16TOM KRIPS CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10US CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13CASTILLON CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NORTH PAC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27POTELCO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SASCO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JAMISON CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20HSD CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7LEADING TECH CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TRADEWINDS CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BARFIELD-BRANDON ENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NAVARRO'S CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CSDI CONSTRUCTION, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Hammer & Hand INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Hammer & Hand INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Hammer & Hand INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Hammer & Hand INC is the #29,539 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($770).

How Hammer & Hand INC Compares

Hammer & Hand INC's 3.33 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 (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-03-23

Last Inspection

2010-04-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$257

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $257 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

70.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

30.0% 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

$770

Current Penalty Amount

$770

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Hammer & Hand INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hammer & Hand INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 10 3.3
Total Penalty $770 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $257 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hammer & Hand INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($770 here).

JS Construction $770 CA Fjord Construction, INC. $770 VA Matias Cedillo $770 VA Otis Elevator Company $770 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Miguel Cardenas 3 insp. Lewis Center, OH JKL Construction, INC. 3 insp. Philadelphia, PA Marcos Hernandez Martinez 3 insp. Burlington, WI Allen Concrete, LLC 3 insp. El Paso, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

JS Construction
Paradise, CA
4 inspections $770
Fjord Construction, INC.
Yorktown, VA
2 inspections $770
Matias Cedillo
Richmond, VA
2 inspections $770
Otis Elevator Company
Honolulu, HI
3 inspections $770
Kone INC
Honolulu, HI
2 inspections $770

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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 Hammer & Hand INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hammer & Hand INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 Hammer & Hand INC have? ▼
Hammer & Hand INC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $770.
How many OSHA inspections has Hammer & Hand INC had? ▼
Hammer & Hand INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-23 and the most recent on 2010-04-21. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hammer & Hand INC? ▼
Hammer & Hand INC has been assessed $770 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Hammer & Hand INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hammer & Hand INC has 7 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 Hammer & Hand INC operate in? ▼
Hammer & Hand INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236118). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hammer & Hand INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hammer & Hand INC ranks #89,162 (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 Hammer & Hand INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hammer & Hand INC's total OSHA penalty of $770 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kone INC in Honolulu, HI is a similar construction employer with $770 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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