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Masters Builders, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Masters Builders, INC. ranks #3,006 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty100% serious
$71,362
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,006
of 99,447 penalized employers

Masters Builders, INC. in Lakewood, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $71,362. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Masters Builders, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,006 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Crane & Associates in Washington, DC is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#3,006
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Masters Builders, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Masters Builders, INC. runs far above peers (10.5x 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

$71,362 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($71,362) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $71,362 $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 Masters Builders, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.63.868.210.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHOUTT BROS. CONCRET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PARAGON FRAMING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LONNIE RICE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AUCHLY ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BOUWKAMP MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LEMELIN CONTRACTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EMZ CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROGELIO MORENO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAN MILLS CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PEORIA SIDING AND WI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DHE PLUMBING & MECHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FLORENTINO VELASCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AGUILAR FRAMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JJ STONE EXTERIORS I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RELMCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JOSE ELMER ZORIANO M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RAFF CUSTOM HOMES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TIMELINE SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ANTHONY PARIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIDWEST COUNTRY CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Masters Builders, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Masters Builders, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Masters Builders, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Masters Builders, INC. ranks #746 at $71,362 current penalty.

How Masters Builders, INC. Compares

Masters Builders, INC.'s 5.00 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 far above peers (10.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-01-04

Last Inspection

2017-05-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$35,681

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $35,681 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

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

$71,362

Current Penalty Amount

$71,362

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Masters Builders, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Masters Builders, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 10 3.3
Total Penalty $71,362 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $35,681 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Masters Builders, INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($71,362 here).

All Sides Construction LLC $71,286 OH Justin Construction Company, INC. $71,450 FL Hector Hernandez $71,264 WI Vescom Systems, LLC $71,470 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Thoutt Bros. Concrete Contractors INC. 2 insp. Denver, CO Paragon Framing INC 2 insp. Murrieta, CA Lonnie Rice Construction INC 2 insp. Beaverton, OR Auchly Roofing, INC. 2 insp. Wentzville, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pacific Dredge Company, LLC
San Diego, CA
0 inspections $0
Abilene Foundation Repair
Abilene, TX
0 inspections $0
All Sides Construction LLC
Lakewood, OH
4 inspections $71,286
Crane & Associates
Washington, DC
0 inspections $0
Justin Construction Company, INC.
Saint Johns, FL
2 inspections $71,450

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What to do with this record

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

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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 Masters Builders, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Masters Builders, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Masters Builders, INC. have? ▼
Masters Builders, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $71,362.
How many OSHA inspections has Masters Builders, INC. had? ▼
Masters Builders, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-04 and the most recent on 2017-05-03. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Masters Builders, INC.? ▼
Masters Builders, INC. has been assessed $71,362 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Masters Builders, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Masters Builders, INC. has 10 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 Masters Builders, INC. operate in? ▼
Masters Builders, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Masters Builders, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Masters Builders, INC. ranks #3,006 (the top 5% 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 Masters Builders, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Masters Builders, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $71,362 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (10.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Crane & Associates in Washington, DC 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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