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Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC. ranks #32,177 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$11,059
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#32,177
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC. in Watertown, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,059. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC. 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,177 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Clyde Johnson Contracting & Roofing, INC. in Clewiston, FL is another construction employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#32,177
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$11,059 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAFFORDABLE EXTERIORS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BERLIN BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SUPERIOR LIGHTING, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ARMANDO IBARRA CONST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9APEK INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5A. PREMAN ROOFING, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7AMSTERDAM ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF OCEANSIDE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE MONAHAN CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18J V I BUILDERS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4JC CONSTRUCTION & EX…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2D.A.G. CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SELECT QUALITY BUILD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CENTRAL STATES ROOFI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MILLER, POINEAU, AND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ANG CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LACY CONSTRUCTION CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1INTERSTATE ROOFING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ROLAND SLATE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DEVERE CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11Lawman Heating & Coo…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC. has 3 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.

Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC. is the #8,752 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($11,059).

How Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC. Compares

Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC.'s 1.33 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 above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-08-19

Last Inspection

2026-06-23

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,686

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $3,686 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

$16,946

Current Penalty Amount

$11,059

Penalty Reduction

34.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,887 from the initial assessment of $16,946. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $11,059 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,686 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,059 here).

Jonathan Alexander Miranda $11,060 TX Craft Pro Masonry Restoration, INC. $11,058 PA Jose Escalante Marcelino $11,061 TX Oscar Mauricio Hernandez Vazquez $11,061 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Affordable Exteriors, INC. 3 insp. Elkhorn, NE Berlin Builders, INC. 3 insp. Middletown, DE Superior Lighting, INC. 3 insp. Omaha, NE Armando Ibarra Construction 3 insp. Little Rock, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jonathan Alexander Miranda
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $11,060
Clyde Johnson Contracting & Roofing, INC.
Clewiston, FL
1 inspections $0
Craft Pro Masonry Restoration, INC.
Philadelphia, PA
4 inspections $11,058
JWS Energy LLC
Yorba Linda, CA
0 inspections $0
Jose Escalante Marcelino
Cypress, TX
2 inspections $11,061

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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 Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 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 Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC. have? ▼
Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,059.
How many OSHA inspections has Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC. had? ▼
Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-19 and the most recent on 2026-06-23. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC.? ▼
Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC. has been assessed $11,059 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,946 (a 34.7% reduction).
Does Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lawman Heating & Cooling, 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 Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC. operate in? ▼
Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC. ranks #32,177 (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 Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lawman Heating & Cooling, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,059 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Clyde Johnson Contracting & Roofing, INC. in Clewiston, FL 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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