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Howard Pile Driving Company INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Howard Pile Driving Company INC. ranks #45,041 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$7,080
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#45,041
of 99,447 penalized employers

Howard Pile Driving Company INC. in New Orleans, LA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,080. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Howard Pile Driving Company INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,041 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, PTC Construction 2201 in Warren, NJ is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#45,041
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Howard Pile Driving Company INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$7,080 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Howard Pile Driving Company INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.69.116.523.931.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMIGUEL CARDENAS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JKL CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30MARCOS HERNANDEZ MAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ALLEN CONCRETE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6R & K CERTIFIED ROOF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BE&K CONSTRUCTION CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16TOM KRIPS CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10US CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13CASTILLON CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NORTH PAC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27POTELCO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SASCO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JAMISON CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20HSD CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7LEADING TECH CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TRADEWINDS CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BARFIELD-BRANDON ENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NAVARRO'S CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CSDI CONSTRUCTION, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Howard Pile Driving …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Howard Pile Driving Company INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Howard Pile Driving Company INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Howard Pile Driving Company INC. ranks #13,111 at $7,080 current penalty.

How Howard Pile Driving Company INC. Compares

Howard Pile Driving Company INC.'s 2.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-05-09

Last Inspection

2013-03-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,360

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,360 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

16.7% of total

3

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

$7,080

Current Penalty Amount

$7,080

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Howard Pile Driving Company INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Howard Pile Driving Company INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $7,080 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,360 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Howard Pile Driving Company INC., both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,080 here).

Caraway Sheetmetal & Construction, INC. $7,080 AR Great White Construction, INC. $7,080 FL Complete Millwork Services, INC. $7,084 NV North American Coatings LLC DBA CL Coatings INC. $7,084 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Miguel Cardenas 3 insp. Lewis Center, OH JKL Construction, INC. 3 insp. Philadelphia, PA Marcos Hernandez Martinez 3 insp. Burlington, WI Allen Concrete, LLC 3 insp. El Paso, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Caraway Sheetmetal & Construction, INC.
Little Rock, AR
2 inspections $7,080
Great White Construction, INC.
Orange Park, FL
2 inspections $7,080
I & B Drywall
Hampton, VA
0 inspections $0
Total Power Systems, LLC / Power Design
Pompano Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
PTC Construction 2201
Warren, NJ
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 Howard Pile Driving Company INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Howard Pile Driving Company INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Howard Pile Driving Company INC. have? ▼
Howard Pile Driving Company INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,080.
How many OSHA inspections has Howard Pile Driving Company INC. had? ▼
Howard Pile Driving Company INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-09 and the most recent on 2013-03-13. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Howard Pile Driving Company INC.? ▼
Howard Pile Driving Company INC. has been assessed $7,080 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Howard Pile Driving Company INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Howard Pile Driving Company INC. has 2 serious violations, and 1 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 Howard Pile Driving Company INC. operate in? ▼
Howard Pile Driving Company INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237990). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Howard Pile Driving Company INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Howard Pile Driving Company INC. ranks #45,041 (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 Howard Pile Driving Company INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Howard Pile Driving Company INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,080 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, PTC Construction 2201 in Warren, NJ is a similar construction employer with $0 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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