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Powerbuild Construction, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Powerbuild Construction, LLC has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$36,000
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#8,165
of 100,495 penalized employers

Powerbuild Construction, LLC in Atlanta, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $36,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Powerbuild Construction, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 5 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, Gilbane Building Company in Santa Clara, CA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $36,000 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
92%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Powerbuild Construction, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Powerbuild Construction, LLC runs far above peers (5.3x 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

$36,000 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Powerbuild Construction, LLC

The federal enforcement record for Powerbuild Construction, LLC in Atlanta, GA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $54,177 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $36,000 - a 33.6% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $18,000. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs far above peers (5.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2019-06-06 to 2019-12-16, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-06-06

Last Inspection

2019-12-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$18,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $18,000 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$54,177

Current Penalty Amount

$36,000

Penalty Reduction

33.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,177 from the initial assessment of $54,177. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Powerbuild Construction, LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Powerbuild Construction, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $36,000 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $18,000 $3,361
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Marketone Builders, INC.
Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $36,000
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Santa Clara, CA
2 inspections $36,000
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Santa Fe, NM
3 inspections $36,000
Vemac INC.
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3 inspections $36,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Powerbuild Construction, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Powerbuild Construction, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Powerbuild Construction, LLC have? ▼
Powerbuild Construction, LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $36,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Powerbuild Construction, LLC had? ▼
Powerbuild Construction, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-06-06 and the most recent on 2019-12-16. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Powerbuild Construction, LLC? ▼
Powerbuild Construction, LLC has been assessed $36,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $54,177 (a 33.6% reduction).
Does Powerbuild Construction, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Powerbuild Construction, LLC has 5 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 Powerbuild Construction, LLC operate in? ▼
Powerbuild Construction, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236115). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Powerbuild Construction, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Powerbuild Construction, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $36,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (5.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gilbane Building Company in Santa Clara, CA is a similar construction employer with $36,000 in current penalties.

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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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