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Matt Construction INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Matt Construction INC. ranks #92,384 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$518
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#92,384
of 99,447 penalized employers

Matt Construction INC. in Sumner, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $518. 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 Matt Construction INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,384 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Fees Electrical Service INC. in Norfolk, VA is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $518 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#92,384
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 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 Matt Construction INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Matt Construction INC. runs well below peers (0.08x 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

$518 Top 7% most affordable more affordable than 93% 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 Matt Construction INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.88.615.522.429.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWACLAW CILULKO DBA A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28ADRIAN CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EMPIRE BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TURNER CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEWTRON BEAUMONT, L.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ERICK AND CHRIS CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21LOLANDIZ CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BASNIGHT CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TOWNSHIP OF UPPER DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MF ROOFING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HAYWARD BAKER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GAN CONTRACTOR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DIAZ PROFESSIONAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EARM CONSTRUCTION, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHAMPION INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JAYRO VIVAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RUDY ARAGON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15J&A CONSTRUCTION ENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ACE NATIONWIDE CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DAVE SENECAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Matt Construction INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Matt Construction INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Matt Construction INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Matt Construction INC. is the #30,740 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($518).

Combined federal exposure here: $518 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Matt Construction INC. Compares

Matt Construction INC.'s 1.50 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 below peers (0.08x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-02-28

Last Inspection

2025-11-04

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$259

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $259 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$518

Current Penalty Amount

$518

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$518

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Matt Construction INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $518 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $259 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Matt Construction INC., both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($518 here).

Fees Electrical Service INC. $518 VA Detherage Roofing INC $520 CA Northstate Custom Plumbing , INC $520 CA Heritage Roofing $520 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Waclaw Cilulko DBA American Masonry & Supply, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL Adrian Construction Group LLC 2 insp. Ramsey, NJ Empire Builders LLC 2 insp. Minoa, NY Turner Construction Company 2 insp. Beverly Hills, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fees Electrical Service INC.
Norfolk, VA
3 inspections $518
Detherage Roofing INC
Eureka, CA
3 inspections $520
Northstate Custom Plumbing , INC
Redding, CA
3 inspections $520
Heritage Roofing
Dunsmuir, CA
2 inspections $520
Shoosmith Construction INC.
Richmond, VA
2 inspections $520

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Matt Construction INC. against Fees Electrical Service INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Matt Construction INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Matt Construction INC. also carries $0 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 Matt Construction INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Matt Construction INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Matt Construction INC. have? ▼
Matt Construction INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $518.
How many OSHA inspections has Matt Construction INC. had? ▼
Matt Construction INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-02-28 and the most recent on 2025-11-04. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Matt Construction INC.? ▼
Matt Construction INC. has been assessed $518 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Matt Construction INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Matt Construction INC. has 3 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 Matt Construction INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Matt Construction INC., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Matt Construction INC. operate in? ▼
Matt Construction 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.
What should I do if Matt Construction INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Matt Construction 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Matt Construction INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Matt Construction INC. ranks #92,384 (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 Matt Construction INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Matt Construction INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $518 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, Fees Electrical Service INC. in Norfolk, VA is a similar construction employer with $518 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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