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Kitching & CO. Dirtworx

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kitching & CO. Dirtworx ranks #46,522 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
$6,804
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#46,522
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kitching & CO. Dirtworx in Justin, 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: $6,804. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kitching & CO. Dirtworx 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 #46,522 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, TradeSource, Inc. in Columbus, OH is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#46,522
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 Kitching & CO. Dirtworx compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kitching & CO. Dirtworx 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

$6,804 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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 Kitching & CO. Dirtworx.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.64.06.59.011.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJFP CONSTRUCTION, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11THOUTT BROS. CONCRET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PARAGON FRAMING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LONNIE RICE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AUCHLY ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BOUWKAMP MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LEMELIN CONTRACTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EMZ CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DAN MILLS CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PEORIA SIDING AND WI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DHE PLUMBING & MECHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FLORENTINO VELASCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AGUILAR FRAMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JJ STONE EXTERIORS I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JOSE ELMER ZORIANO M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RAFF CUSTOM HOMES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TIMELINE SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ANTHONY PARIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIDWEST COUNTRY CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FITZSIMMONS ROOFING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Kitching & CO. Dirtw…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Kitching & CO. Dirtworx 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.

Kitching & CO. Dirtworx in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Kitching & CO. Dirtworx is the #13,590 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($6,804).

How Kitching & CO. Dirtworx Compares

Kitching & CO. Dirtworx'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

2024-09-11

Last Inspection

2024-09-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,402

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,402 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

$11,349

Current Penalty Amount

$6,804

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,545 from the initial assessment of $11,349. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Kitching & CO. Dirtworx compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kitching & CO. Dirtworx Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $6,804 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,402 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kitching & CO. Dirtworx, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,804 here).

Caballo Construction INC. $6,806 KS Judy Construction Company $6,807 VA Esau Cornelio $6,800 GA A+ Roofing Contractors CORP. $6,800 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

JFP Construction, LLC. 2 insp. Woolwich Township, NJ Thoutt Bros. Concrete Contractors INC. 2 insp. Denver, CO Paragon Framing INC 2 insp. Murrieta, CA Lonnie Rice Construction INC 2 insp. Beaverton, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Paintsmith, INC.
Waco, TX
2 inspections $6,804
TradeSource, Inc.
Columbus, OH
0 inspections $0
Caballo Construction INC.
Overland Park, KS
2 inspections $6,806
Judy Construction Company
Abingdon, VA
4 inspections $6,807
Daniel Iron Work INC.
Brooklyn, NY
2 inspections $6,800

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What to do with this record

Use Kitching & CO. Dirtworx's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Kitching & CO. Dirtworx safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kitching & CO. Dirtworx'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 Kitching & CO. Dirtworx have? ▼
Kitching & CO. Dirtworx has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,804.
How many OSHA inspections has Kitching & CO. Dirtworx had? ▼
Kitching & CO. Dirtworx has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-09-11 and the most recent on 2024-09-11. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kitching & CO. Dirtworx? ▼
Kitching & CO. Dirtworx has been assessed $6,804 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,349 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Kitching & CO. Dirtworx have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kitching & CO. Dirtworx 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 Kitching & CO. Dirtworx operate in? ▼
Kitching & CO. Dirtworx operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kitching & CO. Dirtworx rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kitching & CO. Dirtworx ranks #46,522 (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 Kitching & CO. Dirtworx's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kitching & CO. Dirtworx's total OSHA penalty of $6,804 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, TradeSource, Inc. in Columbus, OH is a similar construction employer with $0 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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