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Hammers Construction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hammers Construction, INC. ranks #1,763 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty78% serious
$99,820
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#1,763
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hammers Construction, INC. in Colorado Springs, CO has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $99,820. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1 WHD violation against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hammers Construction, INC. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,763 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Vidal Vitales Luna in Birmingham, AL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $99,857 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#1,763
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 69/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Hammers Construction, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hammers Construction, INC. runs far above peers (14.8x 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

$99,820 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($99,820) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $99,820 $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 Hammers Construction, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.97.013.019.125.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCMNG, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7FRY'S ROOFING AND CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MAURO SEWER CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7AAA MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GUARDIAN FOUNDATION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24WILMER JOEL CRUZ MEJIA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ARMOR ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CENTURY ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2M.R. CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PHOENIX COMMERCIAL C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PLATINUM WYO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BALBO CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10M DOURADO CONCRETE INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4WEATHERS CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GILMORE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALBERTO RODRIGUEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MARIANI & RICHARDS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WINSPEAR CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2STRUCTURAL LAND MANA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3STERLING GLASS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Hammers Construction…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Hammers Construction, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Hammers Construction, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hammers Construction, INC. ranks #443 at $99,820 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $99,820 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Hammers Construction, INC. Compares

Hammers Construction, INC.'s 3.00 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 far above peers (14.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-03-23

Last Inspection

2019-10-07

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$33,273

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $33,273 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$132,804

Current Penalty Amount

$99,820

Penalty Reduction

24.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$99,820

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $32,984 from the initial assessment of $132,804. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Hammers Construction, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 9 3.3
Total Penalty $99,820 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $33,273 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hammers Construction, INC., both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($99,820 here).

Vidal Vitales Luna $99,857 AL Samuel Pioquinto $99,859 AL Guillermo DE LA Torre Gonzales $99,758 KS Ceballos Roofing $99,703 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

CMNG, LLC 3 insp. Somerset, NJ FRY'S Roofing and Construction 3 insp. Toledo, OH Mauro Sewer Construction, INC. 3 insp. Westmont, IL Aaa Masonry, INC. 3 insp. Lake Charles, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Arizona State Masonry, LLC.
Gilbert, AZ
0 inspections $0
Griffith Painting
Marion, NC
0 inspections $0
Vidal Vitales Luna
Birmingham, AL
2 inspections $99,857
Samuel Pioquinto
Prattville, AL
5 inspections $99,859
Pro Tek Construction
Winter Garden, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Hammers Construction, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Hammers Construction, INC. against Arizona State Masonry, LLC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Hammers Construction, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Hammers Construction, INC. also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Hammers Construction, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hammers Construction, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 Hammers Construction, INC. have? ▼
Hammers Construction, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $99,820.
How many OSHA inspections has Hammers Construction, INC. had? ▼
Hammers Construction, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-03-23 and the most recent on 2019-10-07. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hammers Construction, INC.? ▼
Hammers Construction, INC. has been assessed $99,820 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $132,804 (a 24.8% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Hammers Construction, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hammers Construction, 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.
Has Hammers Construction, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Hammers Construction, INC., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Hammers Construction, INC. operate in? ▼
Hammers Construction, INC. 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.
What should I do if Hammers Construction, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Hammers Construction, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Hammers Construction, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hammers Construction, INC. ranks #1,763 (the top 5% 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 Hammers Construction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hammers Construction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $99,820 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (14.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Vidal Vitales Luna in Birmingham, AL is a similar construction employer with $99,857 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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