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Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC. ranks #58,528 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,500
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#58,528
of 99,447 penalized employers

Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC. in Charlotte, NC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,528 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Kreative Scape INC in Tinley Park, IL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,500 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#58,528
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$4,500 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% 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 Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.06.311.516.721.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHARM BUILDERS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21JESUS ACOSTA VEGA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12STRUCTURE USA CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12KEYSTONE CONCRETE PL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11KINDEN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9STATION BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BSA FRAMING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TZW CONTRACTING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5IDAHO ROOFING CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JOSE PEREZ PEREZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BANEY CONSTRUCTION I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17JW MASONRY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PREMIER CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GLENN O. HAWBAKER, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8EVARISTO RAMIREZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5POST GENERAL CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2J&L COMPANIES, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HGR GENERAL CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BIZZACK CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Heard-Ratzlaff Const…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC. is the #17,750 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($4,500).

How Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC. Compares

Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC.'s 1.33 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-10-06

Last Inspection

2014-10-30

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $1,500 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$6,200

Current Penalty Amount

$4,500

Penalty Reduction

27.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,700 from the initial assessment of $6,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $4,500 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,500 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,500 here).

Ahlstrom Schaeffer Electric CORP. $4,500 NY Strategic Builders, LLC $4,500 UT MSF Construction LLC $4,500 PA USA Masonry, INC. $4,500 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Charm Builders, LTD. 3 insp. Wheeling, WV Jesus Acosta Vega 3 insp. Midlothian, TX Structure USA CORP 3 insp. Brooklyn, NY Keystone Concrete Placement 3 insp. Austin, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

MSF Construction LLC
Lock Haven, PA
2 inspections $4,500
Ahlstrom Schaeffer Electric CORP.
Jamestown, NY
2 inspections $4,500
Blue Star, INC.
Taylor, MI
2 inspections $4,500
USA Masonry, INC.
Broomfield, CO
2 inspections $4,500
Kreative Scape INC
Tinley Park, IL
2 inspections $4,500

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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 Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC. have? ▼
Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC. had? ▼
Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-06 and the most recent on 2014-10-30. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC.? ▼
Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC. has been assessed $4,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,200 (a 27.4% reduction).
Does Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC. has 4 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 Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC. operate in? ▼
Heard-Ratzlaff 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.
Where does Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC. ranks #58,528 (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 Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Heard-Ratzlaff Construction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,500 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, Kreative Scape INC in Tinley Park, IL is a similar construction employer with $4,500 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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