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Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC. ranks #5,482 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty25% serious
$47,740
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#5,482
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC. in Birmingham, AL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,740. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,482 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% 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, Classic Metal Roofs in Stow, MA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#5,482
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC. runs far above peers (7.1x 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

$47,740 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.410.018.527.035.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWEBB CONTRACTOR CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MANUEL GALLARDO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HENRY CARLSON CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20CIMA SERVICES LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROMA CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PEREZ CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VERSATILE RENOVATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DON & SONS CONTRACTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13STEVE LUU CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AMK BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11OMNI EXCAVATORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DON KELLY CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9COLEMAN MCDONAGH DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CELSO MACHADO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ILLINOIS MASONRY &CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PIERCE LEE ROOFING &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OPIELA MECHANICAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RAKO ROOFING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOUBAR EQUIPMENT CO.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PREFERRED SANDBLASTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34Jones Utility & Cont…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC. sits at penalty rank #1,313 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($47,740 assessed).

How Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC. Compares

Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC.'s 2.00 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 (7.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-07-15

Last Inspection

2015-05-01

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,870

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $23,870 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

75.0% 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

$68,530

Current Penalty Amount

$47,740

Penalty Reduction

30.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,790 from the initial assessment of $68,530. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $47,740 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $23,870 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($47,740 here).

Moises Mendoza Lopez $47,736 OH City of Burlington $47,700 VT E C Framing, INC. $47,785 VA Vico Construction Corporation $47,787 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Webb Contractor Corporation 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Manuel Gallardo 2 insp. Tinley Park, IL Henry Carlson Construction LLC 2 insp. Sioux Falls, SD Cima Services LP 2 insp. Galena Park, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Moises Mendoza Lopez
Dublin, OH
2 inspections $47,736
Arnold's Duct Work
Woodbridge, VA
0 inspections $0
City of Burlington
Burlington, VT
3 inspections $47,700
E C Framing, INC.
Hampton, VA
3 inspections $47,785
Classic Metal Roofs
Stow, MA
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 Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 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 Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC. have? ▼
Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,740.
How many OSHA inspections has Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC. had? ▼
Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-15 and the most recent on 2015-05-01. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC.? ▼
Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC. has been assessed $47,740 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $68,530 (a 30.3% reduction).
Does Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC. has 1 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 Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC. ranks #5,482 (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 Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Jones Utility & Contracting CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $47,740 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (7.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Classic Metal Roofs in Stow, MA 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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