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John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair has a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty33% serious
$82,600
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#2,369
of 100,495 penalized employers

John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair in Lexington, KY 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: $82,600. 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 Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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, Clearwater Utilities, INC. in Tomball, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $82,605 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
98%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair runs far above peers (12.2x 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

$82,600 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($82,600) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $82,600 $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

What the Data Says About John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair

The federal enforcement record for John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair in Lexington, KY includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (33.3%) were classified as serious, 1 (33.3%) as willful, and 1 (33.3%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $82,600 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $82,600 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $41,300. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs far above peers (12.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-11-09 to 2012-05-03, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-11-09

Last Inspection

2012-05-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$41,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $41,300 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

1

Willful

33.3% of total

1

Repeat

33.3% 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

$82,600

Current Penalty Amount

$82,600

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $82,600 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $41,300 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 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 Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair have? ▼
John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 1 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $82,600.
How many OSHA inspections has John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair had? ▼
John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-09 and the most recent on 2012-05-03. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair? ▼
John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair has been assessed $82,600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair has 1 serious violations, 1 willful 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 John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair operate in? ▼
John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair's total OSHA penalty of $82,600 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (12.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Clearwater Utilities, INC. in Tomball, TX is a similar construction employer with $82,605 in current penalties.

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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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