Construction · Lubbock, TX

Josh Arney Construction INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Josh Arney Construction INC ranks #51,245 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,773
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#51,245
of 99,447 penalized employers

Josh Arney Construction INC in Lubbock, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,773. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Josh Arney Construction INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,245 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, Gerloff Painting, INC. in Norfolk, VA is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $5,772 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#51,245
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Josh Arney Construction INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Josh Arney Construction INC sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$5,773 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Josh Arney Construction INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.58.516.524.532.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSHIMMICK CONSTRUCTION CO INC/OBAYASHI CORP JV, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ALB CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17CANNON BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31FINO EXTERIOR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ACTION ROOFING SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4YOVANI ESTRADA QUINTANA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FLACKS PAINTING & WATERPROOFING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13HILARIO JAVIER PONCE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ENCORE BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DYER ROOFING & SHEET METAL CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PREMIUM WEST INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GARY JEFFERS DBA JEFFERS ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10A B B CONSTRUCTION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ELLA BUILDERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FRANCISCO CERRANO ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PEDRO PEREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SERGIO AZPILCUETA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SPMG CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LA RONE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23BEN MILLER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Josh Arney Construction INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Josh Arney Construction INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Josh Arney Construction INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Josh Arney Construction INC ranks #15,277 at $5,773 current penalty.

How Josh Arney Construction INC Compares

Josh Arney Construction INC's 1.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-09-14

Last Inspection

2020-03-12

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,887

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,887 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$11,079

Current Penalty Amount

$5,773

Penalty Reduction

47.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,306 from the initial assessment of $11,079. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Josh Arney Construction INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Josh Arney Construction INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $5,773 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,887 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Josh Arney Construction INC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,773 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 Josh Arney Construction INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Josh Arney Construction INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Josh Arney Construction INC have? ▼
Josh Arney Construction INC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,773.
How many OSHA inspections has Josh Arney Construction INC had? ▼
Josh Arney Construction INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-09-14 and the most recent on 2020-03-12. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Josh Arney Construction INC? ▼
Josh Arney Construction INC has been assessed $5,773 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,079 (a 47.9% reduction).
Does Josh Arney Construction INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Josh Arney Construction INC 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 Josh Arney Construction INC operate in? ▼
Josh Arney Construction INC 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 Josh Arney Construction INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Josh Arney Construction INC ranks #51,245 (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 Josh Arney Construction INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Josh Arney Construction INC's total OSHA penalty of $5,773 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, Gerloff Painting, INC. in Norfolk, VA is a similar construction employer with $5,772 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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