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Heffler Contracting Group

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Heffler Contracting Group has a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$6,157
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#49,829
of 100,495 penalized employers

Heffler Contracting Group in San Diego, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,157. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Heffler Contracting Group: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 5 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 (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, NC Communications in Raleigh, NC is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
50%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Heffler Contracting Group compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Heffler Contracting Group sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$6,157 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Heffler Contracting Group

The federal enforcement record for Heffler Contracting Group in San Diego, CA includes 4 OSHA inspections and 10 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) 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 $14,292 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $6,157 - a 56.9% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,539. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-08-22 to 2019-07-23, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2018-08-22

Last Inspection

2019-07-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,539

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,539 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$14,292

Current Penalty Amount

$6,157

Penalty Reduction

56.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,135 from the initial assessment of $14,292. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Heffler Contracting Group compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Heffler Contracting Group Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 10 3.3
Total Penalty $6,157 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,539 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heffler Contracting Group safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Heffler Contracting Group's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 4 inspections, including 5 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 Heffler Contracting Group have? ▼
Heffler Contracting Group has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,157.
How many OSHA inspections has Heffler Contracting Group had? ▼
Heffler Contracting Group has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-08-22 and the most recent on 2019-07-23. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Heffler Contracting Group? ▼
Heffler Contracting Group has been assessed $6,157 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,292 (a 56.9% reduction).
Does Heffler Contracting Group have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Heffler Contracting Group has 5 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 Heffler Contracting Group operate in? ▼
Heffler Contracting Group operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Heffler Contracting Group's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Heffler Contracting Group's total OSHA penalty of $6,157 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, NC Communications in Raleigh, NC is a similar construction employer with $0 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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