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Happe Homes

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Happe Homes has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$100
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Happe Homes in Ankeny, IA 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: $100. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Happe Homes 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Rivne Roofing in Brunswick, OH is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $100 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
0%
of penalized employers rank lower
$0
in back wages recovered

How Happe Homes compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Happe Homes runs well below peers (0.01x 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

$100 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 100% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Happe Homes

The federal enforcement record for Happe Homes in Ankeny, IA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $200 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $100 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $50. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.01x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2018-03-27 to 2020-10-27, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-03-27

Last Inspection

2020-10-27

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$50

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $50 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

$200

Current Penalty Amount

$100

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$100

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $100 from the initial assessment of $200. 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
0

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Happe Homes compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Happe Homes Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $100 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $50 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Happe Homes safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Happe Homes'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 Happe Homes have? ▼
Happe Homes has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $100.
How many OSHA inspections has Happe Homes had? ▼
Happe Homes has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-03-27 and the most recent on 2020-10-27. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Happe Homes? ▼
Happe Homes has been assessed $100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $200 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Happe Homes been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Happe Homes, 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 Happe Homes operate in? ▼
Happe Homes operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236116). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Happe Homes owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Happe Homes 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.
How does Happe Homes's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Happe Homes's total OSHA penalty of $100 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rivne Roofing in Brunswick, OH is a similar construction employer with $100 in current penalties.

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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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