PlainWorker
Employers › KY

Construction · Lexington, KY

Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty44% serious
$600
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN in Lexington, KY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #91,681 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, WM Dickson CO in Tacoma, WA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $600 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

Open my watchlist

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$600 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAURO SEWER CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HULTGREN CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29MUZZA BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LESSARD BROTHERS CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN ASIAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15A & B BUILDERS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AM GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALPHA CONTRACTOR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SUPERIOR PLASTERING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19JZ IMPERIO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUMNER CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROCK & TAIT EXTERIOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOSE RIVERA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MYNORS CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FINAL TOUCH PROPERTY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8EZZI SIGNS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTH GEORGIA FRAMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEXAS COMMERCIAL INT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3C&C DITCHING AND GRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16JDH CONSTRUCTION LIM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Powell's Design Buil…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN is the #30,261 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($600).

How Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN Compares

Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN's 4.50 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 well below peers (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-07-14

Last Inspection

2010-07-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $300 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

44.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

55.6% 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

$600

Current Penalty Amount

$600

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 9 3.3
Total Penalty $600 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $300 $3,361
View all 61,260 employers in Construction →

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($600 here).

Aqua Seal MFG and Roofing INC $600 SC Culbert Construction INC $600 WA Mel Clark, INC. $600 NV Hebert Construction CO. $600 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mauro Sewer Construction, INC. 2 insp. Wilmette, IL Hultgren Construction, LLC 2 insp. Sioux Falls, SD Muzza Builders, INC. 2 insp. Marlton, NJ Lessard Brothers Construction INC. 2 insp. Bath, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Concrete Traditions INC
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $600
Seal Roofing
Philadelphia, PA
2 inspections $600
WM Dickson CO
Tacoma, WA
2 inspections $600
Pavement Sealants & Supply
Albuquerque, NM
2 inspections $600
Town & Country Roofing
Union, WA
2 inspections $600

Compare Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN vs Concrete Traditions INC side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN against Concrete Traditions INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Before you accept a job or raise a safety concern, search any employer for its own OSHA inspection history the same way you found this one. Search employers

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 Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 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 Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN have? ▼
Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $600.
How many OSHA inspections has Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN had? ▼
Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-14 and the most recent on 2010-07-14. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN? ▼
Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN has been assessed $600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN 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 Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN operate in? ▼
Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN 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.
Where does Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN ranks #91,681 (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 Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Powell's Design Build Construction & Consulting,IN's total OSHA penalty of $600 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, WM Dickson CO in Tacoma, WA is a similar construction employer with $600 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.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.