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K & S Construction of Fergus Falls

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), K & S Construction of Fergus Falls ranks #27,428 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$13,186
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#27,428
of 99,447 penalized employers

K & S Construction of Fergus Falls in Fargo, ND has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,186. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected K & S Construction of Fergus Falls 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,428 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Wire to Wire in Loveland, OH is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#27,428
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows K & S Construction of Fergus Falls runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$13,186 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 K & S Construction of Fergus Falls.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJOHN BULL BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22BLADE CONTRACTING, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9FOUNDATION SPECIALIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20WILCO CARPENTRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MARTINEZ CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11JUAN GOMEZ SANCHEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TURNKEY BUILDING SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16JOSE GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JULIO BARCO BENOVIDEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14NICK ESQUIVEL RODRIG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BOONE'S CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11M.A. CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MCMURRAY & SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CINEGA CUSTOM FRAMIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TAYLORED RESTORATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11STRATEGIC MECHANICAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1HOLMAN MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CHACON LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9VAYA RESTORATION, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TAKAMINE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13K & S Construction o…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
K & S Construction of Fergus Falls has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

K & S Construction of Fergus Falls in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: K & S Construction of Fergus Falls is the #7,227 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($13,186).

How K & S Construction of Fergus Falls Compares

K & S Construction of Fergus Falls'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 above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-02-10

Last Inspection

2019-06-25

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,395

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,395 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

33.3% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$21,671

Current Penalty Amount

$13,186

Penalty Reduction

39.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,485 from the initial assessment of $21,671. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How K & S Construction of Fergus Falls compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric K & S Construction of Fergus Falls Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $13,186 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,395 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for K & S Construction of Fergus Falls, both outside ND so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,186 here).

Oahu Contracting LLC $13,187 HI Trademark Contractors, LLC $13,185 CT Tugwell Roofing CO. $13,190 CA Franciscus Homes, INC. $13,182 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

John Bull Builders LLC 3 insp. Las Vegas, NV Blade Contracting, INC 3 insp. Jersey City, NJ Foundation Specialists LLC 3 insp. Seattle, WA Wilco Carpentry, INC. 3 insp. Elgin, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Steel Erectors, INC.
Sioux Falls, SD
2 inspections $8,000
Oahu Contracting LLC
Honolulu, HI
2 inspections $13,187
Wire to Wire
Loveland, OH
0 inspections $0
Trademark Contractors, LLC
Bristol, CT
2 inspections $13,185
Myrtle Beach Window Tint
Myrtle Beach, SC
0 inspections $0

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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 K & S Construction of Fergus Falls safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, K & S Construction of Fergus Falls's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 K & S Construction of Fergus Falls have? ▼
K & S Construction of Fergus Falls has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,186.
How many OSHA inspections has K & S Construction of Fergus Falls had? ▼
K & S Construction of Fergus Falls has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-10 and the most recent on 2019-06-25. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for K & S Construction of Fergus Falls? ▼
K & S Construction of Fergus Falls has been assessed $13,186 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,671 (a 39.2% reduction).
Does K & S Construction of Fergus Falls have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. K & S Construction of Fergus Falls has 3 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 K & S Construction of Fergus Falls operate in? ▼
K & S Construction of Fergus Falls 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 K & S Construction of Fergus Falls rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, K & S Construction of Fergus Falls ranks #27,428 (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 K & S Construction of Fergus Falls's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
K & S Construction of Fergus Falls's total OSHA penalty of $13,186 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wire to Wire in Loveland, OH is a similar construction employer with $0 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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