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Kevin Palma

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kevin Palma ranks #45,001 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,094
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#45,001
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kevin Palma in Houston, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,094. 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 Palma 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,001 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gilchrist, INC. in Conroe, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,094 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#45,001
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 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 Kevin Palma compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kevin Palma sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$7,094 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Palma.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.77.91522.229.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWACLAW CILULKO DBA AMERICAN MASONRY & SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28ADRIAN CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EMPIRE BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ERICK AND CHRIS CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21LOLANDIZ CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BASNIGHT CONSTRUCTION CO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TOWNSHIP OF UPPER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MF ROOFING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GAN CONTRACTOR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DIAZ PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EARM CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHAMPION INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JAYRO VIVAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RUDY ARAGON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15J&A CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ACE NATIONWIDE CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DAVE SENECAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JOSE LOPEZ FRAMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CARLOS EDDY LOPEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Kevin Palma, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Kevin Palma has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 Palma in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Kevin Palma is the #13,097 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($7,094).

How Kevin Palma Compares

Kevin Palma'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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-04-09

Last Inspection

2025-08-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,547

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,547 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$7,094

Current Penalty Amount

$7,094

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Kevin Palma Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $7,094 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,547 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kevin Palma, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,094 here).

Hugo Sanchez $7,094 OK Sapol Construction LLC $7,094 NY Dario Rojas $7,093 OK Wharton-Smith, INC. $7,093 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Waclaw Cilulko DBA American Masonry & Supply, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL Adrian Construction Group LLC 2 insp. Ramsey, NJ Empire Builders LLC 2 insp. Minoa, NY Turner Construction Company 2 insp. Beverly Hills, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Shield Tech Roofing LLC
Todd Mission, TX
2 inspections $7,094
Hugo Sanchez
Mustang, OK
2 inspections $7,094
Gilchrist, INC.
Conroe, TX
2 inspections $7,094
Sapol Construction LLC
Brooklyn, NY
5 inspections $7,094
Dario Rojas
Moore, OK
2 inspections $7,093

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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 Palma safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kevin Palma's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Kevin Palma have? ▼
Kevin Palma has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,094.
How many OSHA inspections has Kevin Palma had? ▼
Kevin Palma has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-04-09 and the most recent on 2025-08-07. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kevin Palma? ▼
Kevin Palma has been assessed $7,094 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Kevin Palma have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kevin Palma 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 Kevin Palma operate in? ▼
Kevin Palma operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238140). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kevin Palma rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kevin Palma ranks #45,001 (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 Kevin Palma's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kevin Palma's total OSHA penalty of $7,094 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gilchrist, INC. in Conroe, TX is a similar construction employer with $7,094 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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