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Pillar Construction INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pillar Construction INC ranks #38,594 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$8,873
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,594
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pillar Construction INC in Washington, DC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,873. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pillar Construction INC 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,594 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. For comparison, M&M Steel Erection, INC. in Omaha, NE is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,873 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#38,594
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pillar Construction INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pillar Construction INC runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$8,873 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Pillar Construction INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.719.429.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED CUSTOM HOMES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10A-CLASS CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SKI MASONRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COMPLETE ENHANCEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18ABC ROOFING & SIDING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9C & S RESIDENTIAL RO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PANTHERA PAINTING IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37GREATER BOSTON ROOFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KIRK D PEARSON CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LUIS CONTRERAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25M. J. ELECTRIC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BLACK CREEK BUILDERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4B COMM CONSTRUCTORS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KENNY'S RENOVATIONS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2A E M CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ELLA S.A. CONTRACTIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WEST END CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MILLARD ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TDA GENERAL CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13F.L. CRANE AND SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Pillar Construction …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Pillar Construction INC has 2 OSHA inspections 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.

Pillar Construction INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Pillar Construction INC is the #10,865 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($8,873).

How Pillar Construction INC Compares

Pillar Construction INC's 0.50 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-08-16

Last Inspection

2021-08-27

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,437

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $4,437 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$8,873

Current Penalty Amount

$8,873

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Pillar Construction INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $8,873 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,437 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pillar Construction INC, both outside DC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,873 here).

NDC Construction Company $8,873 FL M&M Steel Erection, INC. $8,873 NE Spartan Masonry Construction INC. $8,873 NY True Brother, INC $8,873 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United Custom Homes, LLC 2 insp. Orland Park, IL A-Class Construction Corporation 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Ski Masonry, LLC 2 insp. Pittsburgh, PA Complete Enhancement, LLC. 2 insp. Odenton, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

NDC Construction Company
Bradenton, FL
3 inspections $8,873
M&M Steel Erection, INC.
Omaha, NE
2 inspections $8,873
Spartan Masonry Construction INC.
Bronx, NY
2 inspections $8,873
True Brother, INC
Chelmsford, MA
2 inspections $8,873
Ginsburg Development Companies, LLC
Yonkers, NY
2 inspections $8,873

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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 Pillar Construction INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pillar Construction INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Pillar Construction INC have? ▼
Pillar Construction INC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,873.
How many OSHA inspections has Pillar Construction INC had? ▼
Pillar Construction INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-16 and the most recent on 2021-08-27. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pillar Construction INC? ▼
Pillar Construction INC has been assessed $8,873 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Pillar Construction INC operate in? ▼
Pillar Construction INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236210). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pillar Construction INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pillar Construction INC ranks #38,594 (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 Pillar Construction INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pillar Construction INC's total OSHA penalty of $8,873 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, M&M Steel Erection, INC. in Omaha, NE is a similar construction employer with $8,873 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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