Construction · Bismarck, ND

Northwest Contracting

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northwest Contracting ranks #47,202 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$6,650
OSHA penalties: 2
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #47,202
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northwest Contracting in Bismarck, ND has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,650. The employer also has 2 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases 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 Northwest Contracting 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,202 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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 $140 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. For comparison, McNatt in Corpus Christi, TX is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: #47,202
of 99,447 penalized employers: $140
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $140 in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($70 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Northwest Contracting

$6,650
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Northwest Contracting sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$6,650 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Northwest Contracting.

Northwest Contracting has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Northwest Contracting in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Northwest Contracting sits at penalty rank #13,810 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($6,650 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Northwest Contracting at rank #12,779 of 12,785 employers ($140 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $6,650 OSHA penalties plus $140 WHD back wages (2.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Northwest Contracting Compares

Northwest Contracting's 1.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-06-24

Last Inspection

2024-07-16

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,325

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,325 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

0.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

50.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$13,300

Current Penalty Amount

$6,650

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$6,790

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,650 from the initial assessment of $13,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$140

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$28

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$70

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Northwest Contracting owed $140 in back wages to 5 employees across 2 cases and 7 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric	Northwest Contracting	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	2	3.3
Total Penalty	$6,650	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,325	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Northwest Contracting, both outside ND so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,650 here).

Leonard S. Fiore, Incorporated $6,650 PA Zelinski Brothers, INC. $6,650 MI Jorge Antonio Perez Rivera $6,650 MD Jorge Loya $6,651 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Landtek Group, INC. 2 insp. Verona, NJ United Builders Group CO. 2 insp. Niles, IL Stevens Engineers & Constructors, INC 2 insp. Middletown, OH Yarovyy INC. 2 insp. Tinley Park, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

H. G. C. Framing, LLC

Port Saint Lucie, FL

2 inspections $6,790

Bittenbender Construction LP

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What to do with this record

Use Northwest Contracting's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Northwest Contracting against H. G. C. Framing, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
See whether Northwest Contracting's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
Northwest Contracting also carries $140 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 Northwest Contracting safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Northwest Contracting's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Northwest Contracting have? ▼

Northwest Contracting has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,650.

How many OSHA inspections has Northwest Contracting had? ▼

Northwest Contracting has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-24 and the most recent on 2024-07-16. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Northwest Contracting? ▼

Northwest Contracting has been assessed $6,650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,300 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $140 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Northwest Contracting have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Northwest Contracting has 0 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.

Has Northwest Contracting been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Northwest Contracting, resulting in $140 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Northwest Contracting operate in? ▼

Northwest Contracting operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). 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 Northwest Contracting owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Northwest Contracting 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 $140 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.

Where does Northwest Contracting rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northwest Contracting ranks #47,202 (the upper 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 Northwest Contracting's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Northwest Contracting's total OSHA penalty of $6,650 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, McNatt in Corpus Christi, TX 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.