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Kinzler Construction Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kinzler Construction Services has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$284
Back wages owed

Kinzler Construction Services in Ames, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $284 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kinzler Construction Services 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $284 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Excel Utility Construction INC in Port Angeles, WA is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $285 in current penalties.

0.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$284
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

A 91/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $284 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($284 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Kinzler Construction Services.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHRIS SAWDO CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GM CONTRACTORS PLUS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOSEPH M. SANZARI INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CITY CONCRETE CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16ELMER MILLER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MELO ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10VF CONTRACTORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BILIN CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAESTRO CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARIO VILLAFUERTE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CRISTIAN SANCHEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10KM BUILDERS CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DERECK CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MUSCLE ROOFING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JUNCOS ARTISAN SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BAKER CONCRETE CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LUIS MENDOZA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NJDOT - CHERRY HILL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ALVAREZ MASONRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CRAIG ORDWAY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Kinzler Construction…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0
Kinzler Construction Services has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 0 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.

Kinzler Construction Services in the Construction enforcement ledger

WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Kinzler Construction Services at rank #12,774 of 12,785 employers ($284 owed). Kinzler Construction Services carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #12,774 of 12,785 Construction employers on WHD back wages ($284).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $284 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Kinzler Construction Services Compares

2 OSHA inspections on record for Kinzler Construction Services in Ames, IA, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Kinzler Construction Services to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,767 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-07-29

Last Inspection

2020-03-25

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$284
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$142
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$284

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Kinzler Construction Services owed $284 in back wages to 2 employees across 1 case and 2 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 Kinzler Construction Services compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kinzler Construction Services Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 0 3.3
Total Penalty $0 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kinzler Construction Services, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Chris Sawdo Construction, LLC 2 insp. Saint Augustine, FL GM Contractors Plus CORP 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Joseph M. Sanzari INC. 2 insp. Newark, NJ City Concrete Corporation 2 insp. Arlington, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

CSCG INC.
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4 inspections $284
High Construction Company
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6 inspections $285
Trinity Roofing
Redding, CA
2 inspections $285
Excel Utility Construction INC
Port Angeles, WA
3 inspections $285
Cei Construction, LLC
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $287

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What to do with this record

Use Kinzler Construction Services's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Kinzler Construction Services against CSCG INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Kinzler Construction Services's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Kinzler Construction Services also carries $284 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Kinzler Construction Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kinzler Construction Services's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kinzler Construction Services have? ▼
Kinzler Construction Services has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Kinzler Construction Services had? ▼
Kinzler Construction Services has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-29 and the most recent on 2020-03-25. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kinzler Construction Services? ▼
Kinzler Construction Services has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $284 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Kinzler Construction Services been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Kinzler Construction Services, resulting in $284 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Kinzler Construction Services operate in? ▼
Kinzler Construction Services operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Kinzler Construction Services owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Kinzler Construction Services 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 $284 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Kinzler Construction Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kinzler Construction Services's total OSHA penalty of $0 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, Excel Utility Construction INC in Port Angeles, WA is a similar construction employer with $285 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.