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Mountain West Builders, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mountain West Builders, LLC ranks #17,334 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 15 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$20,184
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
15
OSHA inspections
#17,334
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,334 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 (7.4x 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
#17,334
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 78/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 15 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 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 Mountain West Builders, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both13.914.51515.616.1021.843.665.487.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALASKA UASE, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 24THE CAVE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF WOODBURY, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 54VADNAIS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 2ALBERT C KOBAYASHI INC, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 18TOWN OF LEBANON, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 77FORT MYER CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 25TOWN OF OXFORD, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 83ELMER'S CRANE AND DO…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 12NYSOGS, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 9ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 6HUNTER ROBERTS CONST…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 13EDDIE AXNER CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 9SWINERTON BUILDERS, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 0JORDAN FOSTER CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 13WEST COAST BORING INC, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 0T & D TRENCHLESS, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 0PIONEER GENERAL CONT…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 1CLOSNER CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 7Mountain West Builde…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 12
Mountain West Builders, LLC has 15 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Mountain West Builders, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Mountain West Builders, LLC ranks #4,282 at $20,184 current penalty.

How Mountain West Builders, LLC Compares

Mountain West Builders, LLC's 0.80 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 (3.0x the sector average).

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 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mountain West Builders, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 15 2.0
Violations 12 3.3
Total Penalty $20,184 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,346 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mountain West Builders, LLC, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,184 here).

Jose Luis Montalvo $20,186 TX Waterfront Marine Construction, INC. $20,181 VA Empire Building Diagnostics, INC. $20,178 NY Sabri Properties LLC $20,175 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (15 inspections here).

Alaska Uase 15 insp. Juneau, AK The Cave Construction Company 15 insp. Napa, CA Town of Woodbury 15 insp. Woodbury, CT Vadnais Corporation 15 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fiber 1 Communications Inc.
Pompano Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Power Services
Las Vegas, NV
0 inspections $0
Jose Luis Montalvo
Lubbock, TX
5 inspections $20,186
Waterfront Marine Construction, INC.
Virginia Beach, VA
3 inspections $20,181
Asons
Southfield, MI
0 inspections $0

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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 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 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mountain West Builders, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mountain West Builders, LLC ranks #17,334 (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 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 $6,767 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.
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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