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Krippner, Inc.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Krippner, Inc. ranks #56,906 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty35% serious
$4,755
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#56,906
of 99,447 penalized employers

Krippner, Inc. in Vancouver, WA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,755. 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 kept close, sustained watch on Krippner, Inc.: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 3.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,906 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $216,339 in back wages owed to 50 affected workers. For comparison, Norwood Commercial Contractors, Inc. in Bensenville, IL is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.4
violations per inspection
35.3%
of violations were serious
#56,906
of 99,447 penalized employers
$216,339
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 21/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $216K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($216K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Krippner, Inc. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Krippner, Inc. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$4,755 Top 43% most affordable more affordable than 57% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Krippner, Inc..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBATES FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11OWENS CONSTRUCTION O…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12KEENAN, HOPKINS, SUD…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7MAVCON, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16SGB CUSTOM PAINTING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8METOLIUS CONCRETE CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6BELFAST TN - WTP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON V…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14WEST COAST BORING INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0GYN CARPENTRY, LLC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7ERM PLUMBING, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14VEGAS BORN ROOFING, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3CONSIDINE BIEBEL & C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6BENTAR DEVELOPMENT, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7DUTRA STEEL INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2HOURIGAN CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4CALIFORNIA AUGER BOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0TRI-STATE CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13WHITE CASTLE ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7ALEX CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26Krippner, Inc., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17
Krippner, Inc. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Krippner, Inc. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Krippner, Inc. ranks #17,319 at $4,755 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Krippner, Inc. at rank #328 of 12,785 employers ($216,339 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $4,755 OSHA penalties plus $216,339 WHD back wages (97.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Krippner, Inc. Compares

Krippner, Inc.'s 3.40 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2013-03-25

Last Inspection

2014-09-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$951

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.4 violations per visit. That's $951 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

35.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

5.9% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

58.8% 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

$7,500

Current Penalty Amount

$4,755

Penalty Reduction

36.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$221,094

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,745 from the initial assessment of $7,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$216,339
Employees Affected
50
WHD Violations
51
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$4,327
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$216,339

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Krippner, Inc. owed $216,339 in back wages to 50 employees across 1 case and 51 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 Krippner, Inc. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Krippner, Inc. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 17 3.3
Total Penalty $4,755 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $951 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Krippner, Inc., both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,755 here).

Jason Matthew Greene $4,755 CA Jose Eduardo Zarate $4,756 TX Leo Kob CO. INC. $4,754 PA Ad-Ler Roofing, INC. $4,752 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Bates Framing, INC. 5 insp. Bismarck, ND Owens Construction of Paris LLC 5 insp. Paris, TN Keenan, Hopkins, Suder & Stowell Contractors, INC. 5 insp. Las Vegas, NV Mavcon 5 insp. Kalamazoo, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

M Con, LLC
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0 inspections $0
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Manteca, CA
0 inspections $0
Norwood Commercial Contractors, Inc.
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0 inspections $0
Vos Electric
Savannah, GA
0 inspections $0
PDC
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0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Krippner, Inc.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Krippner, Inc. against M Con, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Krippner, Inc.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Krippner, Inc. also carries $216,339 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 Krippner, Inc. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Krippner, Inc.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 5 inspections, including 6 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 Krippner, Inc. have? ▼
Krippner, Inc. has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,755.
How many OSHA inspections has Krippner, Inc. had? ▼
Krippner, Inc. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-25 and the most recent on 2014-09-18. This averages 3.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Krippner, Inc.? ▼
Krippner, Inc. has been assessed $4,755 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,500 (a 36.6% reduction). Additionally, $216,339 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Krippner, Inc. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Krippner, Inc. has 6 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Krippner, Inc. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Krippner, Inc., resulting in $216,339 in back wages owed to 50 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Krippner, Inc. operate in? ▼
Krippner, Inc. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 23832). 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 Krippner, Inc. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Krippner, Inc. 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 $216,339 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Krippner, Inc. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Krippner, Inc. ranks #56,906 (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 Krippner, Inc.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Krippner, Inc.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,755 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Norwood Commercial Contractors, Inc. in Bensenville, IL 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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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 5 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.