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Jva Insulation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jva Insulation ranks #70,095 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,800
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#70,095
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jva Insulation in Houston, TX has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,800. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jva Insulation once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,095 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $150,081 in back wages owed to 46 affected workers. For comparison, Noe Membreno Melendez in Easton, MD is another construction employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $152,750 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#70,095
of 99,447 penalized employers
$150,081
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 31/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $150K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($150K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Jva Insulation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Jva Insulation runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,800 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% 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 Jva Insulation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.104.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMOUNTAIN MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2WHITLOCK ENTERPRISES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ALEXANDER METALS INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0NEVADA DRYWALL, STUCCO & STONE INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ALL STEEL IRON WORKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3SGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0KLINE ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0COLORADO COMMERCIAL ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1AIRSEAL INSULATION SYSTEMS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0TWG CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0RELIANT CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1COMMANDER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0RDB UNIVERSAL SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0HUGEE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0RICHMOND EXTERIORS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2PELLERIN & WALLACE INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1QUALITY IRON, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 17WESTAR FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3FLIPPIN'S TRENCHING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1Jva Insulation, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2
Jva Insulation has 1 OSHA inspection 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.

Jva Insulation in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Jva Insulation ranks #22,053 at $2,800 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Jva Insulation at rank #600 of 12,785 employers ($150,081 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,800 OSHA penalties plus $150,081 WHD back wages (98.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Jva Insulation Compares

Jva Insulation'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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2010-10-15

Last Inspection

2010-10-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,800 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$2,800

Current Penalty Amount

$2,800

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$152,881

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$150,081
Employees Affected
46
WHD Violations
48
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$3,263
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$150,081

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Jva Insulation owed $150,081 in back wages to 46 employees across 1 case and 48 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Jva Insulation compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jva Insulation Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $2,800 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,800 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Jva Insulation, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,800 here).

Rixwey Corporation $2,800 IL JM International CORP $2,800 GU Mittman Electric $2,800 NY Cta Construction Company, INC. $2,800 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Mountain Masonry, INC. 1 insp. Abingdon, VA Granite Construction Company, INC. 1 insp. Birmingham, AL Whitlock Enterprises, LLC 1 insp. Albuquerque, NM Alexander Metals INC. 1 insp. Nashville, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Complete Companies
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
M Jolma
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0 inspections $0
Tejon Constructors, Inc.
Palmdale, CA
0 inspections $0
Noe Membreno Melendez
Easton, MD
5 inspections $152,750

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What to do with this record

Use Jva Insulation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Jva Insulation against Complete Companies, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Jva Insulation's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Jva Insulation also carries $150,081 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Jva Insulation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Jva Insulation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 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 Jva Insulation have? ▼
Jva Insulation has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Jva Insulation had? ▼
Jva Insulation has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-15 and the most recent on 2010-10-15. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jva Insulation? ▼
Jva Insulation has been assessed $2,800 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $150,081 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Jva Insulation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Jva Insulation has 1 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.
Has Jva Insulation been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Jva Insulation, resulting in $150,081 in back wages owed to 46 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Jva Insulation operate in? ▼
Jva Insulation operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238290). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Jva Insulation owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Jva Insulation owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $150,081 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Jva Insulation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jva Insulation ranks #70,095 (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 Jva Insulation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Jva Insulation's total OSHA penalty of $2,800 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Noe Membreno Melendez in Easton, MD is a similar construction employer with $152,750 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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