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Headwaters Construction Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Headwaters Construction Company has a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 10 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty41% serious
$46,044
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#5,716
of 100,495 penalized employers

Headwaters Construction Company in Idaho Falls, ID has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $46,044. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Headwaters Construction Company 10 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% 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 (5.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Chinn Construction LLC in Seattle, WA is another construction employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $46,050 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
41.2%
of violations were serious
94%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Headwaters Construction Company runs far above peers (6.8x 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

$46,044 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

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

The federal enforcement record for Headwaters Construction Company in Idaho Falls, ID includes 10 OSHA inspections and 17 violations, translating to 1.70 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 7 (41.2%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 4 (23.5%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $74,662 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $46,044 - a 38.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,604. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs far above peers (6.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-04-21 to 2024-07-30, a window of roughly 13 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2011-04-21

Last Inspection

2024-07-30

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,604

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 10 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $4,604 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

41.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

23.5% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

35.3% 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

$74,662

Current Penalty Amount

$46,044

Penalty Reduction

38.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $28,618 from the initial assessment of $74,662. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Headwaters Construction Company Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.0
Violations 17 3.3
Total Penalty $46,044 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,604 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Headwaters Construction Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Headwaters Construction Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 10 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 Headwaters Construction Company have? ▼
Headwaters Construction Company has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $46,044.
How many OSHA inspections has Headwaters Construction Company had? ▼
Headwaters Construction Company has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-21 and the most recent on 2024-07-30. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Headwaters Construction Company? ▼
Headwaters Construction Company has been assessed $46,044 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $74,662 (a 38.3% reduction).
Does Headwaters Construction Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Headwaters Construction Company has 7 serious violations, and 4 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 Headwaters Construction Company operate in? ▼
Headwaters Construction Company 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.
How does Headwaters Construction Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Headwaters Construction Company's total OSHA penalty of $46,044 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (6.8x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Chinn Construction LLC in Seattle, WA is a similar construction employer with $46,050 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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