Construction · Appleton, WI

Jose I Contreras

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jose I Contreras ranks #37,917 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$9,051
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #37,917
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jose I Contreras in Appleton, WI 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: $9,051. 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 I Contreras 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,917 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, KVM Management L.L.C. in Oak Forest, IL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,050 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #37,917
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Jose I Contreras

$9,051
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Jose I Contreras runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$9,051 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 I Contreras.

Jose I Contreras has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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 I Contreras in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Jose I Contreras sits at penalty rank #10,652 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($9,051 assessed).

How Jose I Contreras Compares

Jose I Contreras's 1.50 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2022-05-19

Last Inspection

2022-06-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,526

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $4,526 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$9,051

Current Penalty Amount

$9,051

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric	Jose I Contreras	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	3	3.3
Total Penalty	$9,051	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,526	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Jose I Contreras, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,051 here).

Rooftop Solutions, INC. $9,051 ID Franco Associates, LP $9,050 PA MJS Masonry LLC $9,050 MI KVM Management L.L.C. $9,050 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Fast Framing Construction LLC 2 insp. Paterson, NJ Juan Navarro 2 insp. Omaha, NE MPCC Corporation 2 insp. Yonkers, NY Martin Mechanical Contractors, INC. 2 insp. Athens, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rooftop Solutions, INC.

Rexburg, ID

2 inspections $9,051

Franco Associates, LP

Pittsburgh, PA

11 inspections $9,050

MJS Masonry LLC

Traverse City, MI

4 inspections $9,050

KVM Management L.L.C.

Oak Forest, IL

2 inspections $9,050

NS Construction Services LLC

Mount Juliet, TN

2 inspections $9,050

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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 I Contreras safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Jose I Contreras's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Jose I Contreras have? ▼

Jose I Contreras has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,051.

How many OSHA inspections has Jose I Contreras had? ▼

Jose I Contreras has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-05-19 and the most recent on 2022-06-13. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Jose I Contreras? ▼

Jose I Contreras has been assessed $9,051 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Jose I Contreras have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Jose I Contreras has 2 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 I Contreras operate in? ▼

Jose I Contreras operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Jose I Contreras rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jose I Contreras ranks #37,917 (the upper 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 I Contreras's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Jose I Contreras's total OSHA penalty of $9,051 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, KVM Management L.L.C. in Oak Forest, IL is a similar construction employer with $9,050 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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