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High Country Construction

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), High Country Construction ranks #81,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,500
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#81,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

High Country Construction in Highland, UT has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,500. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $1,063 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected High Country Construction once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,063 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Pat Wilson Construction, LLC in Mammoth Cave National Park, KY is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,563 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#81,555
of 99,447 penalized employers
$1,063
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 1 OSHA inspection (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $1K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($1K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How High Country Construction compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows High Country Construction runs well below peers (0.22x 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

$1,500 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% 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 High Country Construction.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.100.51.11.62.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWESTON NURSERIES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0LINEAL INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CENTIMARK CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0POWER HOUSE PLASTERING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1EAGLE CREEK SIDING LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2LOBAR INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2FORCE CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CERTIFIED ELECTRIC, …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HRI, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2SYSTEMS EAST INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2CONSOLIDATED ELECTRI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ROSALES MASONRY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MCN BUILD, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SPIRIT SCAFFOLDING LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0NEI GENERAL CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CLYDE JOHNSON CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CEDAR CREEK HOME IMP…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HAROLD K. PHILLIPS R…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MEYER SMITH, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0INFRASOURCE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0High Country Constru…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1
High Country Construction has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 1 violation 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.

High Country Construction in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, High Country Construction ranks #26,454 at $1,500 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place High Country Construction at rank #12,641 of 12,785 employers ($1,063 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,500 OSHA penalties plus $1,063 WHD back wages (41.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How High Country Construction Compares

High Country Construction's 1.00 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 below peers (0.22x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2011-08-25

Last Inspection

2011-08-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,500 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$1,500

Current Penalty Amount

$1,500

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$2,563

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,063
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
3
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$532
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,063

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that High Country Construction owed $1,063 in back wages to 2 employees across 1 case and 3 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How High Country Construction compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric High Country Construction Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $1,500 $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 High Country Construction, both outside UT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,500 here).

Tritech Electrical Contracting, INC $1,500 NY Bar Construction Company, INC. $1,500 NC Black Cat Erectors, LLC $1,500 WY K.M.U. Trucking & Excavating, LLC $1,500 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Weston Nurseries 1 insp. Hopkinton, MA Lineal Industries 1 insp. Bridgeville, PA Centimark Corporation 1 insp. Henrico, VA Power House Plastering 1 insp. North las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pat Wilson Construction, LLC
Mammoth Cave National Park, KY
3 inspections $2,563
Triton Marine Construction CORP
Honolulu, HI
3 inspections $2,563
Magnum Trim
Lenexa, KS
0 inspections $0
Honshy Electric Co Inc Middle/Elementary
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
Austin Interiors, Inc.
Aurora, WV
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use High Country Construction's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare High Country Construction against Pat Wilson Construction, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether High Country Construction's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • High Country Construction also carries $1,063 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 High Country Construction safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, High Country Construction's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 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 High Country Construction have? ▼
High Country Construction has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,500.
How many OSHA inspections has High Country Construction had? ▼
High Country Construction has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-25 and the most recent on 2011-08-25. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for High Country Construction? ▼
High Country Construction has been assessed $1,500 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $1,063 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does High Country Construction have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. High Country Construction has 1 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.
Has High Country Construction been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against High Country Construction, resulting in $1,063 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does High Country Construction operate in? ▼
High Country Construction operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238990). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if High Country Construction owes me wages? ▼
If you believe High Country Construction 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 $1,063 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does High Country Construction rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, High Country Construction ranks #81,555 (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 High Country Construction's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
High Country Construction's total OSHA penalty of $1,500 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pat Wilson Construction, LLC in Mammoth Cave National Park, KY is a similar construction employer with $2,563 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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