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Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC. has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$188
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#98,791
of 100,495 penalized employers

Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC. in Belmond, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $188. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 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, Williams Development Company, LLC in Norfolk, VA is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $189 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
2%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC. 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

$188 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC. in Belmond, IA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $375 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $188 - a 49.9% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $94. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.03x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-03-15 to 2011-06-08, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-03-15

Last Inspection

2011-06-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$94

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $94 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$375

Current Penalty Amount

$188

Penalty Reduction

49.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $187 from the initial assessment of $375. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $188 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $94 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC. have? ▼
Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $188.
How many OSHA inspections has Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC. had? ▼
Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-15 and the most recent on 2011-06-08. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC.? ▼
Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC. has been assessed $188 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $375 (a 49.9% reduction).
Does Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC. has 1 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 Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC. operate in? ▼
Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kinseth Plumbing & Heating, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $188 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Williams Development Company, LLC in Norfolk, VA is a similar construction employer with $189 in current penalties.

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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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