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Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, 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

Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC. in West Monroe, 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. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 29 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, 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 $16,313 in back wages owed to 10 affected workers. For comparison, A.N.a. Framing/Siding, LLC in Memphis, TN is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,850 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#80,795
of 99,447 penalized employers
$16,313
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 72/100
  • 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.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $16K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($16K 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, 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 Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.101.63.14.76.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCONCRETE FOUNDATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DIXON, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2YARCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PARAMOUNT CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6HUSSUNG MECHANICAL C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0STURGEON ELECTRIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ALPHA INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0OIL CAPITAL ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DELAU FIRE SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3KELLY ROOFING, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ATLANTA POOLS, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0KEETON CONTRACT SERV…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0LBC CONTRACTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3PINE HOLLOW MECHANIC…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DIVISION III GROUP, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0RIO CONCHOS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0POWERBILT STEEL BUIL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6DANES CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5MIDWEST WRECKING CO.…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1VAN HOUSEN CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1Pohlman & Wilbanks C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1
Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, 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.

Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC. ranks #26,384 at $1,530 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC. at rank #5,219 of 12,785 employers ($16,313 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,530 OSHA penalties plus $16,313 WHD back wages (91.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC. Compares

Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, 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

2011-03-02

Last Inspection

2011-03-02

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

$1,530

Current Penalty Amount

$1,530

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$17,843

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$16,313
Employees Affected
10
WHD Violations
29
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,631
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$16,313

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC. owed $16,313 in back wages to 10 employees across 1 case and 29 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 Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, 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 Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, 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).

Frost Building Maintenance, INC. $1,530 OH Concrete Contracting Solutions, INC $1,530 OH DWG & Associates $1,530 SC Overland Park Heating and Cooling $1,530 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Concrete Foundations INC. 1 insp. Gretna, VA Dixon, INC. 1 insp. Detroit, MI Yarco, INC. 1 insp. Orange Beach, AL Paramount Construction 1 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Brooks Const on behalf of Eagle Hauling & Con
Fort Wayne, IN
0 inspections $0
Brechan Construction, LLC
Kodiak, AK
3 inspections $17,841
Borough of Clayton Department of Public Works
Clayton, NJ
2 inspections $17,850
The Hardy Corporation
Birmingham, AL
4 inspections $17,850
A.N.a. Framing/Siding, LLC
Memphis, TN
2 inspections $17,850

Compare Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC. vs Brooks Const on behalf of Eagle Hauling & Con side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC. against Brooks Const on behalf of Eagle Hauling & Con, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC. also carries $16,313 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 Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, 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 Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC. have? ▼
Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, 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 Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC. had? ▼
Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-02 and the most recent on 2011-03-02. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC.? ▼
Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC. has been assessed $1,530 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $16,313 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, 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 Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC., resulting in $16,313 in back wages owed to 10 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC. operate in? ▼
Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238390). 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 Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, 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 $16,313 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, 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 Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, 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, A.N.a. Framing/Siding, LLC in Memphis, TN is a similar construction employer with $17,850 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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