Construction · Pacific Grove, CA

KR Construction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), KR Construction, INC. ranks #78,680 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty43% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 25, 2026

$1,770
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #78,680
of 99,447 penalized employers

KR Construction, INC. in Pacific Grove, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,770. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected KR Construction, INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,680 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Aceves Roofing in Cheyenne, WY is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,771 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection: 42.9%
of violations were serious: #78,680
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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KR Construction, INC.

$1,770
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows KR Construction, INC. runs well below peers (0.26x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,770 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 KR Construction, INC..

KR Construction, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

KR Construction, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, KR Construction, INC. sits at penalty rank #25,579 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($1,770 assessed).

How KR Construction, INC. Compares

KR Construction, INC.'s 3.50 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 below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-12-02

Last Inspection

2015-06-24

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$885

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $885 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

42.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

57.1% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$5,435

Current Penalty Amount

$1,770

Penalty Reduction

67.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,665 from the initial assessment of $5,435. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric	KR Construction, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	7	3.3
Total Penalty	$1,770	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$885	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for KR Construction, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,770 here).

Northstar Electric, INC. $1,770 NV Fabrite $1,770 AK Aceves Roofing $1,771 WY KSL Builders, INC. $1,768 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Robert Barringer, III 2 insp. Glen Carbon, IL Garabar, INC. 2 insp. Ocean Ridge, FL Fortex Contractors Corporation 2 insp. Sicklerville, NJ Angel Daniel Andrade Cardona 2 insp. Grove City, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Northstar Electric, INC.

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0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 KR Construction, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, KR Construction, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 KR Construction, INC. have? ▼

KR Construction, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,770.

How many OSHA inspections has KR Construction, INC. had? ▼

KR Construction, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-02 and the most recent on 2015-06-24. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for KR Construction, INC.? ▼

KR Construction, INC. has been assessed $1,770 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,435 (a 67.4% reduction).

Does KR Construction, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. KR Construction, INC. has 3 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 KR Construction, INC. operate in? ▼

KR Construction, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236117). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

Where does KR Construction, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, KR Construction, INC. ranks #78,680 (the lower 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 KR Construction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

KR Construction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,770 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, Aceves Roofing in Cheyenne, WY is a similar construction employer with $1,771 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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