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John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes ranks #19,940 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty20% serious
$17,972
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,940
of 99,447 penalized employers

John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes in Waterloo, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,972. 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 Decker II DBA J Decker Homes 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,940 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Eloy Mendoza in Houston, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,974 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#19,940
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$17,972 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.57.510.513.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHERNANDEZ CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GLOBAL EARTHWORKS + …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MARTHA M. ALVAREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MILLER'S CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JONES UTILITY & CONT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LEN CONTRACTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LA FORTALEZA CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MIDWEST EXCAVATING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GLH CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HNDZ CONSTRUCTION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WOLESKE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALTON INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FRONTIER ROOFING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IHC SCOTT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KING CONSTRUCTION US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ASPETTI CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ATB CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CULLISON-WRIGHT CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ROCKWELL BUILDING SY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MORENTE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2John Decker II DBA J…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 Decker II DBA J Decker Homes in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes sits at penalty rank #4,997 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($17,972 assessed).

How John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes Compares

John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes's 2.50 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-04-16

Last Inspection

2020-10-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,986

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $8,986 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

80.0% 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

$45,615

Current Penalty Amount

$17,972

Penalty Reduction

60.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $27,643 from the initial assessment of $45,615. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $17,972 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,986 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,972 here).

C&a Exteriors LLC $17,971 WI Eloy Mendoza $17,974 TX Lobo Florida Roofing, INC. $17,974 FL Sandhu Contracting INC. $17,976 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hernandez Construction and More LLC 2 insp. Olathe, KS Global Earthworks + Underground LLC 2 insp. Kansas City, MO Martha M. Alvarez 2 insp. Cambridge, WI Miller's Construction & Roofing LLC 2 insp. Medina, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

C&a Exteriors LLC
Oak Creek, WI
2 inspections $17,971
Eloy Mendoza
Houston, TX
2 inspections $17,974
Lobo Florida Roofing, INC.
Fort Myers, FL
2 inspections $17,974
Performance Plastering
Las Vegas, NV
1 inspections $0
Sandhu Contracting INC.
New Paltz, NY
2 inspections $17,976

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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 Decker II DBA J Decker Homes safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Decker II DBA J Decker Homes have? ▼
John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,972.
How many OSHA inspections has John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes had? ▼
John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-04-16 and the most recent on 2020-10-13. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes? ▼
John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes has been assessed $17,972 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $45,615 (a 60.6% reduction).
Does John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes has 1 serious violations, and 4 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 John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes operate in? ▼
John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes ranks #19,940 (the top quarter 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 Decker II DBA J Decker Homes's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
John Decker II DBA J Decker Homes's total OSHA penalty of $17,972 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Eloy Mendoza in Houston, TX is a similar construction employer with $17,974 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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