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JKL Construction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), JKL Construction, INC. ranks #3,043 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty100% serious
$70,740
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#3,043
of 99,447 penalized employers

JKL Construction, INC. in Philadelphia, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $70,740. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected JKL Construction, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 30 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,043 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 30 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, David Frick Splicing in Madison, WI is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#3,043
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How JKL Construction, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows JKL Construction, INC. runs far above peers (10.5x 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

$70,740 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($70,740) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $70,740 $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 JKL Construction, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.69.116.523.931.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBALLARD CONTRACTORS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BUFFALO ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4L & R STRUCTURAL COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8JOSE PEREZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ION DEVELOPER LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SEMINOLE MASONRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4METRO EAST ROOFING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8RIVER CITY MASONRY, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8LYDICK-HOOKS ROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3M + W US, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3J L KENT & SONS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BALDWIN ROOFING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3L & E CONTRACTOR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RAFAEL MARTINEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MURPHY BROTHERS CONT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4WAVERTON ASSOCIATES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15HOWARD PILE DRIVING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RAMIREZ ROOFING CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8JEWETT CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4JULIAN MORENO VALENCIA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4JKL Construction, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30
JKL Construction, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 30 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.

JKL Construction, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, JKL Construction, INC. sits at penalty rank #758 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($70,740 assessed).

How JKL Construction, INC. Compares

JKL Construction, INC.'s 10.00 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 far above peers (10.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-04-06

Last Inspection

2011-06-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,580

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $23,580 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

30

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

$70,740

Current Penalty Amount

$70,740

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric JKL Construction, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 30 3.3
Total Penalty $70,740 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $23,580 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($70,740 here).

Carlos Diaz $70,791 IL Gilberto Garcia Moran $70,800 MD Solv Energy, LLC $70,800 CA Y Tech Construction $70,800 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ballard Contractors, INC. 3 insp. Moundville, AL Buffalo Roofing, INC. 3 insp. Colorado Springs, CO L & R Structural CORP., INC. 3 insp. Pembroke Pines, FL Jose Perez 3 insp. Gulfport, MS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

David Frick Splicing
Madison, WI
0 inspections $0
New Electric
Phoenix, AZ
0 inspections $0
JR Revar Steel
Des Moines, IA
0 inspections $0
Nei General Contracting
Randolph, MA
1 inspections $0
Carlos Diaz
Normal, IL
3 inspections $70,791

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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 JKL Construction, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, JKL Construction, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 3 inspections, including 30 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 JKL Construction, INC. have? ▼
JKL Construction, INC. has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 30 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $70,740.
How many OSHA inspections has JKL Construction, INC. had? ▼
JKL Construction, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-06 and the most recent on 2011-06-15. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for JKL Construction, INC.? ▼
JKL Construction, INC. has been assessed $70,740 in current OSHA penalties.
Does JKL Construction, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. JKL Construction, INC. has 30 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 JKL Construction, INC. operate in? ▼
JKL Construction, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238140). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does JKL Construction, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, JKL Construction, INC. ranks #3,043 (the top 5% 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 JKL Construction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
JKL Construction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $70,740 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (10.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, David Frick Splicing in Madison, WI 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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