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John B. Coffman

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), John B. Coffman ranks #8,582 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$34,800
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#8,582
of 99,447 penalized employers

John B. Coffman in Columbus, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $34,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected John B. Coffman 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,582 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Smothers Construction Group in Fort Lauderdale, FL is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#8,582
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How John B. Coffman compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows John B. Coffman runs far above peers (5.1x 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

$34,800 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 John B. Coffman.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPEAK PERFORMANCE ROO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DECOSTA ENTERPRISES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5QUICK CARPENTRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5APC SPECIALIST LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20JUAN ZAVALA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JULIO GALINDO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13LJL CONSTRUCTION CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ARTEMIO FLORES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11H & R BUILDERS AND R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ELF CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RENDON ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TORRES CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22SETAG CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CEDAR FALLS BUILDING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 184 LUMBER COMPANY, A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TWO BROTHERS CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RAS FRAMING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18ALEJANDRO RAMON SANTOS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TECTONIC INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9REAL BEST CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4John B. Coffman, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
John B. Coffman has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

John B. Coffman in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, John B. Coffman ranks #2,039 at $34,800 current penalty.

How John B. Coffman Compares

John B. Coffman's 7.50 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 (5.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-11

Last Inspection

2013-04-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $17,400 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

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

$34,800

Current Penalty Amount

$34,800

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How John B. Coffman compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric John B. Coffman Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 15 3.3
Total Penalty $34,800 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,400 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for John B. Coffman, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($34,800 here).

Vega Installation INC., $34,781 IL GM Mechanical, INC. $34,822 PA Anthony's Masonry $34,825 VA Keith Tilden Roofing Company DBA Tilden Roofing CO., INC. $34,772 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Peak Performance Roof Cleaning LLC 2 insp. Ludington, MI Decosta Enterprises INC 2 insp. Mahwah, NJ Quick Carpentry, INC. 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Apc Specialist LLC 2 insp. New York, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

B Comm Constructors LLC.
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $34,813
All Star WL LLC
Grove, OK
0 inspections $0
Vega Installation INC.,
Tinley Park, IL
2 inspections $34,781
Hurst Mechanical
Belmont, MI
0 inspections $0
Smothers Construction Group
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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 John B. Coffman safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, John B. Coffman's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 15 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 John B. Coffman have? ▼
John B. Coffman has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $34,800.
How many OSHA inspections has John B. Coffman had? ▼
John B. Coffman has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-11 and the most recent on 2013-04-11. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for John B. Coffman? ▼
John B. Coffman has been assessed $34,800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does John B. Coffman have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. John B. Coffman has 15 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 John B. Coffman operate in? ▼
John B. Coffman operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238320). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does John B. Coffman rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, John B. Coffman ranks #8,582 (the top 10% 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 John B. Coffman's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
John B. Coffman's total OSHA penalty of $34,800 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (5.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Smothers Construction Group in Fort Lauderdale, FL 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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