Construction · Mount Joy, PA
J.Z. Shirk Construction LLC
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), J.Z. Shirk Construction LLC ranks #2,598 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 4 inspections.
- $78,600
- OSHA penalties
- 13
- Violations cited
- 4
- OSHA inspections
- #2,598
- of 99,447 penalized employers
J.Z. Shirk Construction LLC in Mount Joy, PA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $78,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on J.Z. Shirk Construction LLC: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,598 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Herman Construction Group in Lompoc, CA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.
- 3.3
- violations per inspection
- 69.2%
- of violations were serious
- #2,598
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How J.Z. Shirk Construction LLC compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average
- J.Z. Shirk Constructio…
J.Z. Shirk Construction LLC
$78,600 in penalties
- Construction avg $6,767
Construction industry average (per employer)
$6,767 in penalties
What this shows J.Z. Shirk Construction LLC runs far above peers (11.6x 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
$78,600 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 J.Z. Shirk Construction LLC.
J.Z. Shirk Construction LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger
Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, J.Z. Shirk Construction LLC ranks #643 at $78,600 current penalty.
How J.Z. Shirk Construction LLC Compares
J.Z. Shirk Construction LLC's 3.25 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 (11.6x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
4
First Inspection
2021-08-24
Last Inspection
2022-10-03
Inspection Span
1 yr
Violations / Inspection
3.3
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$19,650
Industry Avg / Inspection
$3,361
What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $19,650 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
9
Serious
69.2% of total
2
Willful
15.4% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
2
Other-Than-Serious
15.4% 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
$216,504
Current Penalty Amount
$78,600
Penalty Reduction
63.7%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $137,904 from the initial assessment of $216,504. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Construction
How J.Z. Shirk Construction LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | J.Z. Shirk Construction LLC | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 2.0 |
| Violations | 13 | 3.3 |
| Total Penalty | $78,600 | $6,767 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $19,650 | $3,361 |
Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for J.Z. Shirk Construction LLC, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($78,600 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).
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What to do with this record
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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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