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Master Construction

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Master Construction ranks #15,875 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 13 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty85% serious
$21,770
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#15,875
of 99,447 penalized employers

Master Construction in Fargo, ND has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,770. 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 Master Construction 5 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 2.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,875 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 $9,958 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. For comparison, Specialty Painting and Wall Covering in Nederland, TX is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.6
violations per inspection
84.6%
of violations were serious
#15,875
of 99,447 penalized employers
$9,958
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 65/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $10K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($10K 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 Master Construction compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Master Construction runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$21,770 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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 Master Construction.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedACKMEN CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16CULPEPPER CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4ROTSCHY INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4LAHR CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10FU LONG CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7H.C. PODY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1NVR, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3TRIANGLE ASSOCIATES,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0SCHAUMAN CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1PINNACLE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3HARMON STEEL INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1CLEVELAND VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20HERKIMER VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17TURNKEY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7CARLSON CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8TREVI ICOS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6EVANS & ASSOCIATES U…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5KAMMINGA & ROODVOETS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6UNITED MECHANICAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4SURFACES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8Master Construction, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13
Master Construction has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Master Construction in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Master Construction ranks #3,898 at $21,770 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Master Construction ranks #6,805 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($9,958).

Combined federal exposure here: $21,770 OSHA penalties plus $9,958 WHD back wages (31.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Master Construction Compares

Master Construction's 2.60 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 (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-05-05

Last Inspection

2022-10-14

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,354

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.6 violations per visit. That's $4,354 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

84.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

15.4% 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

$44,263

Current Penalty Amount

$21,770

Penalty Reduction

50.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$31,728

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,493 from the initial assessment of $44,263. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$9,958
Employees Affected
11
WHD Violations
28
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$905
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$9,958

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Master Construction owed $9,958 in back wages to 11 employees across 1 case and 28 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 Master Construction compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Master Construction Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 13 3.3
Total Penalty $21,770 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,354 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Master Construction, both outside ND so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,770 here).

Old Byram Masonry of Mississippi, LLC $21,772 MS Schell Brothers LLC $21,775 DE Asacrete, INC. $21,780 CA 3dm Plumbing, LLC $21,780 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ackmen Construction, LLC 5 insp. Buffalo, NY Culpepper Construction Company, INC. 5 insp. Tallahassee, FL Rotschy INC 5 insp. Vancouver, WA Lahr Construction 5 insp. Redding, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Specialty Painting and Wall Covering
Nederland, TX
0 inspections $0
Reliant Enterprises, LLC
Harrison, OH
4 inspections $31,724
Focus Framing
Scottsdale, AZ
0 inspections $0
G & I Contracting, Inc.
Beltsville, MD
0 inspections $0
Henry Uribe Romero
Wentzville, MO
3 inspections $31,736

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What to do with this record

Use Master Construction's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Master Construction against Specialty Painting and Wall Covering, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Master Construction's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Master Construction also carries $9,958 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 Master Construction safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Master Construction's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 13 violations across 5 inspections, including 11 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 Master Construction have? ▼
Master Construction has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,770.
How many OSHA inspections has Master Construction had? ▼
Master Construction has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-05 and the most recent on 2022-10-14. This averages 2.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Master Construction? ▼
Master Construction has been assessed $21,770 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $44,263 (a 50.8% reduction). Additionally, $9,958 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Master Construction have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Master Construction has 11 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 Master Construction been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Master Construction, resulting in $9,958 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Master Construction operate in? ▼
Master Construction operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). 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 Master Construction owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Master Construction 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 $9,958 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Master Construction rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Master Construction ranks #15,875 (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 Master Construction's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Master Construction's total OSHA penalty of $21,770 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Specialty Painting and Wall Covering in Nederland, TX 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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