Construction · Castle Rock, CO

Kolbe Striping, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kolbe Striping, INC. ranks #12,950 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$25,662
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#12,950
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kolbe Striping, INC. in Castle Rock, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,662. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kolbe Striping, INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,950 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Command Construction, Inc. in Kensett, AR is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#12,950
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kolbe Striping, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kolbe Striping, INC. runs well above peers (3.8x 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

$25,662 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Kolbe Striping, INC..

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Kolbe Striping, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Kolbe Striping, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Kolbe Striping, INC. sits at penalty rank #3,160 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($25,662 assessed).

How Kolbe Striping, INC. Compares

Kolbe Striping, INC.'s 2.00 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 runs well above peers (3.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-07-27

Last Inspection

2022-09-20

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,831

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $12,831 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$32,336

Current Penalty Amount

$25,662

Penalty Reduction

20.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,674 from the initial assessment of $32,336. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Kolbe Striping, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kolbe Striping, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $25,662 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,831 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kolbe Striping, INC., both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,662 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kolbe Striping, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Kolbe Striping, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 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 Kolbe Striping, INC. have?
Kolbe Striping, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,662.
How many OSHA inspections has Kolbe Striping, INC. had?
Kolbe Striping, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-07-27 and the most recent on 2022-09-20. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kolbe Striping, INC.?
Kolbe Striping, INC. has been assessed $25,662 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,336 (a 20.6% reduction).
Does Kolbe Striping, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Kolbe Striping, INC. 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.
What industry does Kolbe Striping, INC. operate in?
Kolbe Striping, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kolbe Striping, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kolbe Striping, INC. ranks #12,950 (the top quarter 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 Kolbe Striping, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Kolbe Striping, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $25,662 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (3.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Command Construction, Inc. in Kensett, AR 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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