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Johnson Grading Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Johnson Grading Company, INC. ranks #63,220 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty44% serious
$3,740
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#63,220
of 99,447 penalized employers

Johnson Grading Company, INC. in Wilmington, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,740. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Johnson Grading Company, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #63,220 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Burton Enterprises II INC in Virginia Beach, VA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,740 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#63,220
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Johnson Grading Company, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Johnson Grading Company, INC. 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

$3,740 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Johnson Grading Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.03.08.714.520.326.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJIM COON CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALTO CONSTRUCTION CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MARCO CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4T.R.S.C., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13KIMBERLY CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13DON BOSCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RIVERA'S ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UNDERGROUND UTILITIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WINDOW SPECIALIST, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18VASTU CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SMILEY SIDING & ROOF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FAST HOME SERVICE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ZOOK FARM EQUIPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VICENTE OLMOS GAYOSSO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12G & H UNDERGROUND CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15JVR CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25DESIGN TRENDS CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11K & R CONSTRUCTION L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4J.D. ROOFING AND EXT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NAVY CONTRACTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Johnson Grading Comp…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Johnson Grading Company, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Johnson Grading Company, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Johnson Grading Company, INC. sits at penalty rank #19,667 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($3,740 assessed).

How Johnson Grading Company, INC. Compares

Johnson Grading Company, INC.'s 4.50 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-06-11

Last Inspection

2013-12-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,870

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $1,870 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

44.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

33.3% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$5,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,740

Penalty Reduction

25.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,260 from the initial assessment of $5,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Johnson Grading Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 9 3.3
Total Penalty $3,740 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,870 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Johnson Grading Company, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,740 here).

Swinerton Builders $3,740 HI Burton Enterprises II INC $3,740 VA Dorados Masonry $3,740 OH Dore & Associates Contr INC $3,740 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Jim Coon Construction 2 insp. Akron, OH Alto Construction CO., INC. 2 insp. Apollo Beach, FL Marco Construction, LLC 2 insp. Olathe, KS T.R.S.C., INC. 2 insp. Martinez, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Swinerton Builders
Honolulu, HI
9 inspections $3,740
Burton Enterprises II INC
Virginia Beach, VA
2 inspections $3,740
Dorados Masonry
Columbus, OH
2 inspections $3,740
Dore & Associates Contr INC
Jackson, MI
3 inspections $3,740
Tunison Home Improvement, INC.
Dunellen, NJ
2 inspections $3,740

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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 Johnson Grading Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Johnson Grading Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Johnson Grading Company, INC. have? ▼
Johnson Grading Company, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,740.
How many OSHA inspections has Johnson Grading Company, INC. had? ▼
Johnson Grading Company, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-11 and the most recent on 2013-12-09. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Johnson Grading Company, INC.? ▼
Johnson Grading Company, INC. has been assessed $3,740 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,000 (a 25.2% reduction).
Does Johnson Grading Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Johnson Grading Company, INC. has 4 serious violations, and 3 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 Johnson Grading Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Johnson Grading Company, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Johnson Grading Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Johnson Grading Company, INC. ranks #63,220 (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 Johnson Grading Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Johnson Grading Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,740 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Burton Enterprises II INC in Virginia Beach, VA is a similar construction employer with $3,740 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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