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Kevin James Sorenson

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kevin James Sorenson ranks #96,983 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$225
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,983
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kevin James Sorenson in Bend, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $225. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kevin James Sorenson 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,983 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Carolina General Contractors in Columbia, SC is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $225 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#96,983
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kevin James Sorenson compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kevin James Sorenson runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$225 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% 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 Kevin James Sorenson.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAXIMUM CONTRACTOR C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EMERALD INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16US TANK PAINTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22THREE BROTHERS CONCR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HIGHTOWER STEEL, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUBFLOOR SYSTEMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTH PROGRESS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARDENAS CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10QUEENS LAND BUILDER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16SANTANDER & ESPANA LLP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JESUS HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14POWER HOME SOLAR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3REGAL RIGGING & DEMO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14VENTURE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MARKETONE BUILDERS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EMBREY BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RIGID CONSTRUCTORS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RUHL CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RCS CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8QUICK CARPENTRY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Kevin James Sorenson, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Kevin James Sorenson has 2 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.

Kevin James Sorenson in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Kevin James Sorenson ranks #32,363 at $225 current penalty.

How Kevin James Sorenson Compares

Kevin James Sorenson's 1.50 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 below peers (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-04-26

Last Inspection

2013-02-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$113

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $113 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$225

Current Penalty Amount

$225

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Kevin James Sorenson compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kevin James Sorenson Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $225 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $113 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kevin James Sorenson, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($225 here).

CBH BLDG & Development $225 MI Babineaux's Metal Works LLC $225 LA W S Masonry $225 SC The Elliott Group INC $225 SC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Maximum Contractor CORP 2 insp. Collegeville, PA Emerald INC. 2 insp. Elk Grove Village, IL US Tank Painting, INC. 2 insp. Bayville, NJ Three Brothers Concrete INC. 2 insp. Davie, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rodriguez Masonry LLC
Bluffton, SC
2 inspections $225
Tryco Masonry LLC
Greenville, SC
2 inspections $225
D & Dema Construction LLC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $225
Cold Spring Granite Company
Madera, CA
2 inspections $225
Carolina General Contractors
Columbia, SC
2 inspections $225

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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 Kevin James Sorenson safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kevin James Sorenson's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Kevin James Sorenson have? ▼
Kevin James Sorenson has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $225.
How many OSHA inspections has Kevin James Sorenson had? ▼
Kevin James Sorenson has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-26 and the most recent on 2013-02-15. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kevin James Sorenson? ▼
Kevin James Sorenson has been assessed $225 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Kevin James Sorenson have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kevin James Sorenson has 3 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 Kevin James Sorenson operate in? ▼
Kevin James Sorenson 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 Kevin James Sorenson rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kevin James Sorenson ranks #96,983 (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 Kevin James Sorenson's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kevin James Sorenson's total OSHA penalty of $225 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Carolina General Contractors in Columbia, SC is a similar construction employer with $225 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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