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Kinsley Construction

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kinsley Construction has a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 8 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty57% serious
$14,800
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
$90
Back wages owed

Kinsley Construction in York, PA has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,800. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kinsley Construction 8 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 0.9 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 4 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 well above peers (4.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $90 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, Matthew Electrical Contractor - Pendleton in Memphis, TN is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.9
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
76%
of penalized employers rank lower
$90
in back wages recovered

How Kinsley Construction compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kinsley Construction runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$14,800 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Kinsley Construction

The federal enforcement record for Kinsley Construction in York, PA includes 8 OSHA inspections and 7 violations, translating to 0.88 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (57.1%) 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 $28,000 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $14,800 - a 47.1% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,850. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $90 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-11-05 to 2020-08-07, a window of roughly 10 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2010-11-05

Last Inspection

2020-08-07

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,850

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 8 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.9 violations per visit. That's $1,850 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$28,000

Current Penalty Amount

$14,800

Penalty Reduction

47.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$14,890

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,200 from the initial assessment of $28,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$90
Employees Affected
4
WHD Violations
4
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$23
Avg Back Wages per Case
$90

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Kinsley Construction owed $90 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 4 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Kinsley Construction compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kinsley Construction Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.0
Violations 7 3.3
Total Penalty $14,800 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,850 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kinsley Construction safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kinsley Construction's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 8 inspections, including 4 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 Kinsley Construction have? ▼
Kinsley Construction has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Kinsley Construction had? ▼
Kinsley Construction has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-05 and the most recent on 2020-08-07. This averages 0.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kinsley Construction? ▼
Kinsley Construction has been assessed $14,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,000 (a 47.1% reduction). Additionally, $90 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Kinsley Construction have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kinsley Construction has 4 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.
Has Kinsley Construction been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Kinsley Construction, resulting in $90 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Kinsley Construction operate in? ▼
Kinsley Construction operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Kinsley Construction owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Kinsley Construction owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $90 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Kinsley Construction's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kinsley Construction's total OSHA penalty of $14,800 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Matthew Electrical Contractor - Pendleton in Memphis, TN is a similar construction employer with $0 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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