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Kelleher Construction INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kelleher Construction INC ranks #75,846 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$2,070
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#75,846
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kelleher Construction INC in Duluth, MN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,070. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kelleher Construction INC 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,846 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, S R Bales Construction INC in Anchorage, AK is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,070 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#75,846
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 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 Kelleher Construction INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kelleher Construction INC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$2,070 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 Kelleher Construction INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedROGER MEJIA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18JUAN SALAS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HIGHER LEVEL CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13STONEBRIDGE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CAIN HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MARCO, ST. CROIX INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GARCIA'S FRAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PMM GLOBAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LEONARDO RIVERA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5NICHOLAS BIANCHINI M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MARCO ANTONIO VELAZQ…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GRENGA & SONS SITE C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ENERGY ENTERPRISE GR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PRO-BUILD CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4JOSLOFF INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BRYANT CONTRACTING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LASKEY CLIFTON CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MCGAHEY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25SUNSHINE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13K CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Kelleher Constructio…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Kelleher Construction INC has 3 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.

Kelleher Construction INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Kelleher Construction INC sits at penalty rank #24,437 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($2,070 assessed).

How Kelleher Construction INC Compares

Kelleher 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 runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-07-16

Last Inspection

2014-11-04

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$690

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $690 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,700

Current Penalty Amount

$2,070

Penalty Reduction

23.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $630 from the initial assessment of $2,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Kelleher Construction INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $2,070 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $690 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,070 here).

Moran Masonry INC. $2,070 PA Concrete General, INC. $2,070 MD Jir Construction LLC $2,070 VA Silicon Valley Builders Group $2,070 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Roger Mejia 3 insp. Lenexa, KS Juan Salas 3 insp. Daphne, AL Higher Level Construction, INC. 3 insp. Philadelphia, PA Stonebridge Construction Services, LLC 3 insp. Jacksonville, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Moran Masonry INC.
Erie, PA
4 inspections $2,070
Jir Construction LLC
Arlington, VA
2 inspections $2,070
Silicon Valley Builders Group
San Jose, CA
2 inspections $2,070
S R Bales Construction INC
Anchorage, AK
3 inspections $2,070
Luna Park Construciton
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $2,070

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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 Kelleher Construction INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kelleher Construction INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 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 Kelleher Construction INC have? ▼
Kelleher Construction INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,070.
How many OSHA inspections has Kelleher Construction INC had? ▼
Kelleher Construction INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-16 and the most recent on 2014-11-04. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kelleher Construction INC? ▼
Kelleher Construction INC has been assessed $2,070 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,700 (a 23.3% reduction).
Does Kelleher Construction INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kelleher 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 Kelleher Construction INC operate in? ▼
Kelleher Construction INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kelleher Construction INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kelleher Construction INC ranks #75,846 (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 Kelleher Construction INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kelleher Construction INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,070 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, S R Bales Construction INC in Anchorage, AK is a similar construction employer with $2,070 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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