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Kelli Contracting

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kelli Contracting ranks #20,381 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 34 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty97% serious
$17,576
OSHA penalties
34
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,381
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kelli Contracting in Chesapeake, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 34 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,576. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kelli Contracting 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 34 violations, averaging 17.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,381 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 33 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, Shepard Forest Plumbing in Houston, TX is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

17.0
violations per inspection
97.1%
of violations were serious
#20,381
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 34 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (17.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kelli Contracting compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kelli Contracting runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$17,576 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Kelli Contracting.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.523.134.646.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWIN WIN WAY CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FORTUNE PAINTING COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 44LEZINHO SOUSA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GERMAN CHAVARRIA ROO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TNH Plumbing, Inc., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORTHSTAR CONTRACTIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TAPIA SOLUTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GIA CONSTRUCTION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FQE ELECTRIC LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IVAN GAMEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MATICH CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KILCLARE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SUNRISE CONCRETE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10OSCAR MARTIN GODOY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7S & J CORONA CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MASSMAN-CLARKSON, A …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JOSE PEREZ ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BERNIE HENRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JHONY'S CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MASTER CONSULTING MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Kelli Contracting, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34
Kelli Contracting has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 34 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.

Kelli Contracting in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Kelli Contracting is the #5,122 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($17,576).

How Kelli Contracting Compares

Kelli Contracting's 17.00 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-01-12

Last Inspection

2010-01-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

17.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,788

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 17.0 violations per visit. That's $8,788 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

33

Serious

97.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

2.9% 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

$15,225

Current Penalty Amount

$17,576

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Kelli Contracting Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 34 3.3
Total Penalty $17,576 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,788 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kelli Contracting, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,576 here).

R&S Construction LLC $17,575 MD A V a Siding LLC $17,580 WA Plecity Kowalski Construction, INC. $17,572 ND High Quality Construction LLC $17,571 WY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Win Win Way Construction CO., (Saipan) INC. 2 insp. Saipan, MP Fortune Painting Company, INC. 2 insp. Wilmette, IL Lezinho Sousa 2 insp. Medford, NJ German Chavarria Roofing, LLC 2 insp. Goldsboro, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

R&S Construction LLC
Ocean City, MD
2 inspections $17,575
Shepard Forest Plumbing
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Car-son Construction, Inc.
North Little Rock, AR
0 inspections $0
A V a Siding LLC
Seattle, WA
4 inspections $17,580
Plecity Kowalski Construction, INC.
Fargo, ND
3 inspections $17,572

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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 Kelli Contracting safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kelli Contracting's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 34 violations across 2 inspections, including 33 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 Kelli Contracting have? ▼
Kelli Contracting has 34 OSHA violations on record, including 33 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,576.
How many OSHA inspections has Kelli Contracting had? ▼
Kelli Contracting has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-12 and the most recent on 2010-01-12. This averages 17.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kelli Contracting? ▼
Kelli Contracting has been assessed $17,576 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Kelli Contracting have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kelli Contracting has 33 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 Kelli Contracting operate in? ▼
Kelli Contracting 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 Kelli Contracting rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kelli Contracting ranks #20,381 (the top quarter 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 Kelli Contracting's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kelli Contracting's total OSHA penalty of $17,576 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Shepard Forest Plumbing in Houston, TX 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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