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Harold O'shea Builders, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Harold O'shea Builders, INC. ranks #26,072 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 6 inspections.

Upper half by penalty70% serious
$13,930
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#26,072
of 99,447 penalized employers

Harold O'shea Builders, INC. in Springfield, IL has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,930. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Harold O'shea Builders, INC. 6 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,072 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, J. D. Eckman Incorporated in Lancaster, PA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,929 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
70.0%
of violations were serious
#26,072
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Harold O'shea Builders, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Harold O'shea Builders, INC. runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$13,930 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Harold O'shea Builders, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMCCULLOUGH CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4BROOKS & FREUND, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1JUNIUS TN HIGHWAY DEPT, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10JDC DEMOLITION COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13MID-OHIO CONTRACTING…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17EMPIRE ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6NEVADA GENERAL CONST…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4CLISTA ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0H R VASQUEZ CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14VERTEC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 28BASARABA EXCAVATING, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14MCALVAIN CONCRETE, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11G & H CONTRACTING, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8SWINERTON BUILDERS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5HIGH CONSTRUCTION CO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1B.A.M. BUILDERS INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9COMPLETE GENERAL CON…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4YANTZE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18CONSTRUCTORS HAWAII …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13OTEGO TOWN HIGHWAY D…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19Harold O'shea Builde…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10
Harold O'shea Builders, INC. has 6 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.

Harold O'shea Builders, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Harold O'shea Builders, INC. ranks #6,813 at $13,930 current penalty.

How Harold O'shea Builders, INC. Compares

Harold O'shea Builders, INC.'s 1.67 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 (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2010-01-28

Last Inspection

2023-11-16

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,322

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 6 inspections over 14 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $2,322 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

$60,659

Current Penalty Amount

$13,930

Penalty Reduction

77.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $46,729 from the initial assessment of $60,659. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Harold O'shea Builders, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Harold O'shea Builders, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.0
Violations 10 3.3
Total Penalty $13,930 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,322 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Harold O'shea Builders, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,930 here).

Precon Marine, INC. $13,930 VA B & D Masonry, Incorporated $13,930 PA J. D. Eckman Incorporated $13,929 PA Commercial Concrete Systems, LLC $13,932 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

McCullough Construction, LLC 6 insp. Washington, DC Brooks & Freund, LLC 6 insp. Fort Myers, FL Junius TN Highway Dept 6 insp. Clyde, NY JDC Demolition Company, INC. 6 insp. Boston, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Precon Marine, INC.
Topping, VA
2 inspections $13,930
B & D Masonry, Incorporated
Reading, PA
3 inspections $13,930
J. D. Eckman Incorporated
Lancaster, PA
2 inspections $13,929
Commercial Concrete Systems, LLC
Naples, FL
4 inspections $13,932
Simple Solar LLC
Walnut, CA
0 inspections $0

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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 Harold O'shea Builders, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Harold O'shea Builders, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 6 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 Harold O'shea Builders, INC. have? ▼
Harold O'shea Builders, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,930.
How many OSHA inspections has Harold O'shea Builders, INC. had? ▼
Harold O'shea Builders, INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-28 and the most recent on 2023-11-16. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Harold O'shea Builders, INC.? ▼
Harold O'shea Builders, INC. has been assessed $13,930 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $60,659 (a 77.0% reduction).
Does Harold O'shea Builders, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Harold O'shea Builders, 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 Harold O'shea Builders, INC. operate in? ▼
Harold O'shea Builders, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236210). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Harold O'shea Builders, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Harold O'shea Builders, INC. ranks #26,072 (the upper 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 Harold O'shea Builders, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Harold O'shea Builders, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $13,930 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, J. D. Eckman Incorporated in Lancaster, PA is a similar construction employer with $13,929 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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