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Retail Trade · Wilkes Barre, PA

Joe Wong Construction

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Joe Wong Construction ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,800
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Joe Wong Construction in Wilkes Barre, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Joe Wong Construction 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, A1 Market in Waltham, MA is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Joe Wong Construction compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Joe Wong Construction runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$1,800 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Joe Wong Construction.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWHALEN TIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6W. A. AKINS & SONS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TONY'S FINER FOODS E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MONTANA AUTO INVESTM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FLIGHTLINE PRODUCTS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MONTROSE FORD-NISSAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ADVANCED CYLINDER & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JOANN FABRICS AND CR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALABAMA GOODWILL IND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GOODWILL OF WESTERN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FUN TOWN RV SAN ANGELO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HY VEE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JERRY DURANT AUTO GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RIMROCK AUTOMOTIVE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORTHWEST TIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALMACENES ARILOPE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GTM WHOLESALE LIQUID…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CONWAY STORES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OAK LAND FURNITURE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23SUNDANCE CHEVROLET INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Joe Wong Construction, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Joe Wong Construction has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Joe Wong Construction in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Joe Wong Construction ranks #2,208 at $1,800 current penalty.

How Joe Wong Construction Compares

Joe Wong Construction's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-12-13

Last Inspection

2012-05-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $900 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$1,800

Current Penalty Amount

$1,800

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Joe Wong Construction compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Joe Wong Construction Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 3 1.7
Total Penalty $1,800 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $900 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,800 here).

Homegoods, INC. $1,800 AZ Yankee One Dollar Stores, INC. $1,800 NY 99 Cents Only Stores $1,800 NV Shiekh Shoes $1,800 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Whalen Tire, INC. 2 insp. Billings, MT W. a. Akins & Sons, INC. 2 insp. Fort Payne, AL Tony's Finer Foods Enterprises, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL Montana Auto Investments LLC 2 insp. Billings, MT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Homegoods, INC.
Tucson, AZ
2 inspections $1,800
Yankee One Dollar Stores, INC.
Greenwich, NY
2 inspections $1,800
A1 Market
Waltham, MA
0 inspections $0
Valero 6905 South Salina
Nedrow, NY
0 inspections $0
99 Cents Only Stores
Reno, NV
3 inspections $1,800

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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 Joe Wong Construction safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Joe Wong Construction's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Joe Wong Construction have? ▼
Joe Wong Construction has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Joe Wong Construction had? ▼
Joe Wong Construction has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-13 and the most recent on 2012-05-04. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Joe Wong Construction? ▼
Joe Wong Construction has been assessed $1,800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Joe Wong Construction have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Joe Wong Construction has 3 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 Joe Wong Construction operate in? ▼
Joe Wong Construction operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 442110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Joe Wong Construction rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Joe Wong Construction ranks #78,503 (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 Joe Wong Construction's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Joe Wong Construction's total OSHA penalty of $1,800 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, A1 Market in Waltham, MA is a similar retail trade 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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