Construction · Frederick, MD

Jose Antonio Escobar

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jose Antonio Escobar ranks #56,863 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty48% serious
$4,762
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#56,863
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jose Antonio Escobar in Frederick, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,762. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jose Antonio Escobar 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,863 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Andres Perez Gomez in Hanover, MD is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,762 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
47.6%
of violations were serious
#56,863
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Jose Antonio Escobar compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Jose Antonio Escobar runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$4,762 Top 43% most affordable more affordable than 57% 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 Jose Antonio Escobar.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.17.012.016.921.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedK & B JONES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MIRANDA CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DANNY CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JOSE PINEDA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALL POWER CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EVER FAVELA-PEREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SHOWALTER ROOFING SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VIRGINIA CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17JD PAINTING & DECORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9VEGA INSTALLATION IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SALAIS BUILDERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARCOS MELGAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HURTADO CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NOWAK CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WALL TO WALL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DON STARCHER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KINNEY CONTRACTORS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6P. GIOIOSO & SONS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BRIAM CANO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MANUEL VALDEZ ASSOCI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Jose Antonio Escobar, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21
Jose Antonio Escobar has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

Jose Antonio Escobar in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Jose Antonio Escobar sits at penalty rank #17,310 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($4,762 assessed).

How Jose Antonio Escobar Compares

Jose Antonio Escobar's 10.50 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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-05-19

Last Inspection

2017-06-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,381

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $2,381 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

47.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

52.4% 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

$4,762

Current Penalty Amount

$4,762

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Jose Antonio Escobar compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jose Antonio Escobar Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 21 3.3
Total Penalty $4,762 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,381 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Jose Antonio Escobar, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,762 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Jose Antonio Escobar safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Jose Antonio Escobar's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Jose Antonio Escobar have?
Jose Antonio Escobar has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,762.
How many OSHA inspections has Jose Antonio Escobar had?
Jose Antonio Escobar has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-05-19 and the most recent on 2017-06-30. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jose Antonio Escobar?
Jose Antonio Escobar has been assessed $4,762 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Jose Antonio Escobar have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Jose Antonio Escobar has 10 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 Jose Antonio Escobar operate in?
Jose Antonio Escobar 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 Jose Antonio Escobar rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jose Antonio Escobar ranks #56,863 (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 Jose Antonio Escobar's safety record compare to industry average?
Jose Antonio Escobar's total OSHA penalty of $4,762 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, Andres Perez Gomez in Hanover, MD is a similar construction employer with $4,762 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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