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Mountain West Builders, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mountain West Builders, LLC has a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 15 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$20,184
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
15
OSHA inspections
#17,361
of 100,495 penalized employers

Mountain West Builders, LLC in Reno, NV has been the subject of 15 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,184. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mountain West Builders, LLC 15 times over 7 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 6 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 far above peers (7.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jose Luis Montalvo in Lubbock, TX is another construction employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $20,186 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
83%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Mountain West Builders, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mountain West Builders, LLC runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$20,184 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Mountain West Builders, LLC

The federal enforcement record for Mountain West Builders, LLC in Reno, NV includes 15 OSHA inspections and 12 violations, translating to 0.80 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 1 (8.3%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $29,608 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $20,184 - a 31.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,346. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-03-06 to 2025-01-21, a window of roughly 7 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

15

First Inspection

2018-03-06

Last Inspection

2025-01-21

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,346

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 15 inspections over 7 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $1,346 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

8.3% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

41.7% 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

$29,608

Current Penalty Amount

$20,184

Penalty Reduction

31.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,424 from the initial assessment of $29,608. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Mountain West Builders, LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mountain West Builders, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 15 2.0
Violations 12 3.3
Total Penalty $20,184 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,346 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mountain West Builders, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mountain West Builders, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 15 inspections, including 6 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 Mountain West Builders, LLC have? ▼
Mountain West Builders, LLC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,184.
How many OSHA inspections has Mountain West Builders, LLC had? ▼
Mountain West Builders, LLC has had 15 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-03-06 and the most recent on 2025-01-21. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mountain West Builders, LLC? ▼
Mountain West Builders, LLC has been assessed $20,184 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,608 (a 31.8% reduction).
Does Mountain West Builders, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mountain West Builders, LLC has 6 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Mountain West Builders, LLC operate in? ▼
Mountain West Builders, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236116). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Mountain West Builders, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mountain West Builders, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $20,184 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 15 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jose Luis Montalvo in Lubbock, TX is a similar construction employer with $20,186 in current penalties.

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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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