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Northstar Builders INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northstar Builders INC. ranks #85,087 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$1,125
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,087
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northstar Builders INC. in Salt Lake City, UT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,125. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northstar Builders INC. 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,087 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, City Ventures Construction, INC. in Santa Rosa, CA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,125 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#85,087
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Northstar Builders INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Northstar Builders INC. runs well below peers (0.17x 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

$1,125 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% 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 Northstar Builders INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.03.46.71013.316.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedINDUSTRIAL SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BRUTUS CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SCHUFF STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ONE SOURCE PLUMBING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11M & D VERHAGE & SONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PINE CONTRACTOR CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HAMMER ONE CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WESTECH SYSTEMS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INDOOR SOLUTIONS-HVA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BARNHART BUILDERS, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PG PRODUCTS OF NY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HUMBERTO LOPEZ NAVA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FRANCISCO TREVIZO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LOBO J CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HEAVY CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ALL AMERICAN EXTERIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GONZALO QUIJANO BAUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHILO MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MASTER CONTRACTING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7F&G ROOFING & CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Northstar Builders I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Northstar Builders INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Northstar Builders INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Northstar Builders INC. is the #28,018 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($1,125).

How Northstar Builders INC. Compares

Northstar Builders INC.'s 3.00 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 well below peers (0.17x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-10-17

Last Inspection

2023-09-20

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$563

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $563 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$2,250

Current Penalty Amount

$1,125

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,125 from the initial assessment of $2,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Northstar Builders INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $1,125 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $563 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,125 here).

KDH Builders, L.L.C. $1,125 NV LD'S Custom Painting $1,125 CA Flanagan Contracting LLC $1,125 TN Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions, LLC $1,125 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Industrial Services Group, INC. 2 insp. Wilmington, DE Brutus Construction, INC. 2 insp. Souderton, PA Schuff Steel Company 2 insp. Menlo Park, CA One Source Plumbing & Rooter INC. 2 insp. San Francisco, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Karon Masonry of Maryland, INC.
Baltimore, MD
2 inspections $1,125
Meja Construction, INC.
Riverdale, GA
2 inspections $1,125
City Ventures Construction, INC.
Santa Rosa, CA
2 inspections $1,125
Hernandez Home Remodeling Services LLC
Middletown, MD
2 inspections $1,125
WW Construction, INC.
Mount Pleasant, MI
3 inspections $1,125

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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 Northstar Builders INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northstar Builders INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Northstar Builders INC. have? ▼
Northstar Builders INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,125.
How many OSHA inspections has Northstar Builders INC. had? ▼
Northstar Builders INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-17 and the most recent on 2023-09-20. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northstar Builders INC.? ▼
Northstar Builders INC. has been assessed $1,125 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,250 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Northstar Builders INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northstar Builders INC. has 4 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 Northstar Builders INC. operate in? ▼
Northstar Builders INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236115). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Northstar Builders INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northstar Builders INC. ranks #85,087 (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 Northstar Builders INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northstar Builders INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,125 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, City Ventures Construction, INC. in Santa Rosa, CA is a similar construction employer with $1,125 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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