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Pellerin & Wallace INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pellerin & Wallace INC. ranks #80,795 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,530
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#80,795
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pellerin & Wallace INC. in Lafayette, LA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,530. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $1,036 in back wages owed to 8 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pellerin & Wallace INC. once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,795 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,036 in back wages owed to 8 affected workers. For comparison, Clausen & Sons in Havre, MT is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,566 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#80,795
of 99,447 penalized employers
$1,036
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 1 OSHA inspection (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $1K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($1K 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 Pellerin & Wallace INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pellerin & Wallace INC. runs well below peers (0.23x 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

$1,530 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% 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 Pellerin & Wallace INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.101.12.13.24.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedABCON ABATEMENT & DE…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3A. HORN, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0NORTHRIDGE ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0HRI INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0WALKER WHITE MECHANI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1CANTU CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0UNIVERSAL PLANT SERV…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2TD INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4ALAMO GENERAL CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4ANDY J. EGAN CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MET-TECH SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHWEST FIBER GUYS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2APACHE INDUSTRIAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0JVA INSULATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ARIZONA PIPELINE COM…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1UNITED MATERIALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4AIR TO AIR, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0STARR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 03G INTERIORS LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CONCRETE GENERAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1Pellerin & Wallace I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1
Pellerin & Wallace INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 1 violation 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.

Pellerin & Wallace INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Pellerin & Wallace INC. ranks #26,384 at $1,530 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Pellerin & Wallace INC. ranks #12,687 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($1,036).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,530 OSHA penalties plus $1,036 WHD back wages (40.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Pellerin & Wallace INC. Compares

Pellerin & Wallace INC.'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 runs well below peers (0.23x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2012-02-01

Last Inspection

2012-02-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,530

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,530 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$2,550

Current Penalty Amount

$1,530

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$2,566

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,020 from the initial assessment of $2,550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,036
Employees Affected
8
WHD Violations
9
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$130
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,036

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Pellerin & Wallace INC. owed $1,036 in back wages to 8 employees across 1 case and 9 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 Pellerin & Wallace INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pellerin & Wallace INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $1,530 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,530 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pellerin & Wallace INC., both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,530 here).

Weather Control Company, INC. $1,530 PA Parsons Exteriors INC $1,530 MN Done Right Plumbing, INC. $1,530 NV Dog Lake Construction INC $1,530 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Abcon Abatement & Demolition, LLC 1 insp. New Haven, CT A. Horn, INC. 1 insp. Barrington, IL Northridge Electric 1 insp. Albuquerque, NM Hri INC 1 insp. State College, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Clausen & Sons
Havre, MT
2 inspections $2,566
Buffington - Burns Electric, Inc.
Conyers, GA
0 inspections $0
Pembroke Construction CO., INC.
Hampton, VA
2 inspections $2,565
Dimensions Construction INC.
San Diego, CA
3 inspections $2,565
Rafael Trevizo
Grove City, OH
2 inspections $2,565

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What to do with this record

Use Pellerin & Wallace INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Pellerin & Wallace INC. against Clausen & Sons, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Pellerin & Wallace INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Pellerin & Wallace INC. also carries $1,036 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 Pellerin & Wallace INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pellerin & Wallace INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 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 Pellerin & Wallace INC. have? ▼
Pellerin & Wallace INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,530.
How many OSHA inspections has Pellerin & Wallace INC. had? ▼
Pellerin & Wallace INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-01 and the most recent on 2012-02-01. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pellerin & Wallace INC.? ▼
Pellerin & Wallace INC. has been assessed $1,530 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,550 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $1,036 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Pellerin & Wallace INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pellerin & Wallace INC. has 1 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 Pellerin & Wallace INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Pellerin & Wallace INC., resulting in $1,036 in back wages owed to 8 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Pellerin & Wallace INC. operate in? ▼
Pellerin & Wallace INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). 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 Pellerin & Wallace INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Pellerin & Wallace 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 $1,036 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Pellerin & Wallace INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pellerin & Wallace INC. ranks #80,795 (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 Pellerin & Wallace INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pellerin & Wallace INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,530 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Clausen & Sons in Havre, MT is a similar construction employer with $2,566 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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