Construction · Olympia, WA

Lower 48 Contracting/Painting

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lower 48 Contracting/Painting ranks #97,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty13% serious
$200
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lower 48 Contracting/Painting in Olympia, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lower 48 Contracting/Painting 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,721 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Altmann & Associates, INC. in Berkeley, CA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $200 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
12.5%
of violations were serious
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lower 48 Contracting/Painting compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lower 48 Contracting/Painting runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$200 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% 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 Lower 48 Contracting/Painting.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.41420.627.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHANELL ROOFING & HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PANTHERA PAINTING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26CROWN ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CV CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HANSCOM CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22INSTRUMENT SCIENCES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15STONE HILL EXCAVATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MCNULTY MASONRY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21WHOLE LIFE CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FORCE SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RMT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4G R QUALITY CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CHUCK MUSTA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DIG IT CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALLAN SWANSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARCELINO CARRILLO T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HILL COUNTRY STEEL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MILE HIGH STAFFING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GARCIA CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INDEPENDENCE EXCAVAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Lower 48 Contracting…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Lower 48 Contracting/Painting has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Lower 48 Contracting/Painting in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Lower 48 Contracting/Painting is the #32,467 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($200).

How Lower 48 Contracting/Painting Compares

Lower 48 Contracting/Painting's 4.00 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 (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-05-01

Last Inspection

2014-05-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $100 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

12.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

87.5% 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

$200

Current Penalty Amount

$200

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Lower 48 Contracting/Painting compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lower 48 Contracting/Painting Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 8 3.3
Total Penalty $200 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $100 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lower 48 Contracting/Painting, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($200 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

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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 Lower 48 Contracting/Painting safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Lower 48 Contracting/Painting's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 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 Lower 48 Contracting/Painting have?
Lower 48 Contracting/Painting has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $200.
How many OSHA inspections has Lower 48 Contracting/Painting had?
Lower 48 Contracting/Painting has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-05-01 and the most recent on 2014-05-01. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lower 48 Contracting/Painting?
Lower 48 Contracting/Painting has been assessed $200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Lower 48 Contracting/Painting have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Lower 48 Contracting/Painting 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.
What industry does Lower 48 Contracting/Painting operate in?
Lower 48 Contracting/Painting operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238320). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lower 48 Contracting/Painting rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lower 48 Contracting/Painting ranks #97,721 (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 Lower 48 Contracting/Painting's safety record compare to industry average?
Lower 48 Contracting/Painting's total OSHA penalty of $200 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, Altmann & Associates, INC. in Berkeley, CA is a similar construction employer with $200 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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