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Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC. ranks #16,873 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty12% serious
$20,665
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,873
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC. in Lincoln, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,665. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 25 violations, averaging 12.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,873 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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, A K & J Sealants LLC in Phoenix, AZ is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

12.5
violations per inspection
12.0%
of violations were serious
#16,873
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC. runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$20,665 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBACILIO RIOS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12GMG BRITO CONTRACTOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10KEYSTONE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GRAND TRAVERSE CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15LUIS FELIPE ROSALES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LIMA STUCCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ELO RESTORATION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ARROWALL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6A1 ROOFING & RESTORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22SENTRY ELECTRIC, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3M & J GENERAL CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HERNANDEZ ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CONCAM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SUR CONSTRUCTION WEST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MARK PRINCE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RICHARD HALL BUILDER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22SALOMON OJEDA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RZM CONSTRUCTION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OLMAN REYES ORTIZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OSCAR ANTONIO BARDALES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Lawton Construction …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25
Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC. sits at penalty rank #4,157 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($20,665 assessed).

How Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC. Compares

Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC.'s 12.50 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 above peers (3.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-05-08

Last Inspection

2021-07-06

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

12.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 12.5 violations per visit. That's $10,333 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

12.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

12.0% of total

19

Other-Than-Serious

76.0% 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

$27,485

Current Penalty Amount

$20,665

Penalty Reduction

24.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,820 from the initial assessment of $27,485. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 25 3.3
Total Penalty $20,665 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,333 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,665 here).

Roberts Roof and Floor, INC. $20,664 NV MY 6 Construction LLC $20,663 GA Sam's Construction, LLC $20,662 DE Osbeldo Ruano Perez $20,675 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bacilio Rios 2 insp. Appleton, WI GMG Brito Contractors, LLC. 2 insp. Lakewood, NJ Keystone Construction LLC 2 insp. Mechanicsburg, PA Grand Traverse Construction 2 insp. Pellston, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Roberts Roof and Floor, INC.
Las Vegas, NV
4 inspections $20,664
MY 6 Construction LLC
Cumming, GA
2 inspections $20,663
Sam's Construction, LLC
Bear, DE
2 inspections $20,662
A K & J Sealants LLC
Phoenix, AZ
0 inspections $0
Baker Electric INC.
LA Jolla, CA
2 inspections $20,670

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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 Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC. have? ▼
Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC. has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,665.
How many OSHA inspections has Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC. had? ▼
Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-05-08 and the most recent on 2021-07-06. This averages 12.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC.? ▼
Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC. has been assessed $20,665 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,485 (a 24.8% reduction).
Does Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC. has 3 serious violations, and 3 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.
What industry does Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC. operate in? ▼
Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236118). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC. ranks #16,873 (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 Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lawton Construction and Restoration, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $20,665 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, A K & J Sealants LLC in Phoenix, AZ 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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