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Lobar INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lobar INC. ranks #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lobar INC. in Spring City, PA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,000. 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 inspected Lobar INC. once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,339 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. For comparison, Foremost Painting in Prescott, WI is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers
$1,339
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 76/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $1K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($1K 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 Lobar INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lobar INC. runs well below peers (0.15x 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

$1,000 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% 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 Lobar INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.101.12.13.24.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMUNICIPIO AUTONOMO D…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SWEANEY, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BLUELINE MECHANICAL,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3MCGEE CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0LAMSON CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3REMEDIATION GROUP, I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0OK INTERIORS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0HIGH COUNTRY CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1WITHAM FAMILY LIMITE…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2MILLS CONCRETE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BERGSTROM ELECTRIC, …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1INTEGRATED ROADWAY S…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0AMERICAN SYSTEMS COR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2NATIONAL TERRAZZO TI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0TADLOCK ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0JULIAN CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4N.V. & SONS BUILDERS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1AEROMARK MECHANICAL …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1PAZ J LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0JACKSONVILLE HEATING…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1Lobar INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2
Lobar INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 2 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.

Lobar INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Lobar INC. sits at penalty rank #28,442 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($1,000 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Lobar INC. at rank #12,184 of 12,785 employers ($1,339 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,000 OSHA penalties plus $1,339 WHD back wages (57.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Lobar INC. Compares

Lobar 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 below peers (0.15x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2011-09-16

Last Inspection

2011-09-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,000 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$7,200

Current Penalty Amount

$1,000

Penalty Reduction

86.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$2,339

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,200 from the initial assessment of $7,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,339
Employees Affected
5
WHD Violations
10
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$268
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,339

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Lobar INC. owed $1,339 in back wages to 5 employees across 1 case and 10 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 Lobar INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lobar INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $1,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,000 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lobar INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,000 here).

Big Red Contracting, LLC $1,000 NY Hanson Pipe & Precast $1,000 LA DVM Utilities INC $1,000 MI Four Square Construction $1,000 GU

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Municipio Autonomo DE Caguas 1 insp. Caguas, PR Sweaney, INC. 1 insp. Bakersfield, CA Blueline Mechanical, LLC 1 insp. Clearwater, FL McGee Construction 1 insp. Gardiner, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Foremost Painting
Prescott, WI
0 inspections $0
Colorado's Best Roofing
Centennial, CO
2 inspections $2,340
Gabco Masonry, INC.
Harrisburg, PA
2 inspections $2,340
Bowman Constructors
Dover Foxcroft, ME
2 inspections $2,340
Vandervert Construction INC
Spokane Valley, WA
3 inspections $2,340

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What to do with this record

Use Lobar INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Lobar INC. against Foremost Painting, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Lobar INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Lobar INC. also carries $1,339 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 Lobar INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lobar INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 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 Lobar INC. have? ▼
Lobar INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Lobar INC. had? ▼
Lobar INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-16 and the most recent on 2011-09-16. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lobar INC.? ▼
Lobar INC. has been assessed $1,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,200 (a 86.1% reduction). Additionally, $1,339 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Lobar INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lobar INC. has 1 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.
Has Lobar INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Lobar INC., resulting in $1,339 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Lobar INC. operate in? ▼
Lobar 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.
What should I do if Lobar INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Lobar 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 $1,339 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Lobar INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lobar INC. ranks #86,842 (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 Lobar INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lobar INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,000 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Foremost Painting in Prescott, WI 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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