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Prairie Winds Construction, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Prairie Winds Construction, LLC ranks #36,664 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty82% serious
$9,480
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#36,664
of 99,447 penalized employers

Prairie Winds Construction, LLC in Elkton, SD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,480. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Prairie Winds Construction, LLC 2 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,664 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Aylwin Construction in Portland, OR is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
81.8%
of violations were serious
#36,664
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 Prairie Winds Construction, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$9,480 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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 Prairie Winds Construction, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.45.99.513.116.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIVE STAR ROOFING SY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16D.R. HORTON - TEXAS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JC IMPERIAL CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6J FELIX JARALENO BAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3USA-FRAMING GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BOROUGH OF MAYWOOD D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15M.J.L. CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PASATO CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SAMUEL MORENO CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SEAN COLE CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TREVINO MASONRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JADS CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SPARKS MAINTENANCE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MARTINEZ PLASTERING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CAPRI CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MIKE FOREMAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FASTWAY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALBIN CONSTRUCTION I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SNL CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Prairie Winds Constr…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Prairie Winds Construction, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Prairie Winds Construction, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Prairie Winds Construction, LLC sits at penalty rank #10,213 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($9,480 assessed).

How Prairie Winds Construction, LLC Compares

Prairie Winds Construction, LLC's 5.50 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 (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-11-03

Last Inspection

2025-09-16

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,740

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 10 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $4,740 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

81.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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

$15,800

Current Penalty Amount

$9,480

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,320 from the initial assessment of $15,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Prairie Winds Construction, LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Prairie Winds Construction, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 11 3.3
Total Penalty $9,480 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,740 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Prairie Winds Construction, LLC, both outside SD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,480 here).

Fontenoy Engineering, INC. $9,480 CA Soto Metal Building, LLC $9,480 VA B.R.W. Contracting, INC. $9,480 FL Gto Roofing LLC $9,478 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Five Star Roofing Systems, INC. 2 insp. Lake Barrington, IL D.R. Horton - Texas, LTD. 2 insp. Corpus Christi, TX JC Imperial Construction LLC 2 insp. Kansas City, MO J Felix Jaraleno Barrientes Roofing 2 insp. Liberty, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fontenoy Engineering, INC.
San Francisco, CA
2 inspections $9,480
Soto Metal Building, LLC
Virginia Beach, VA
2 inspections $9,480
B.R.W. Contracting, INC.
Tampa, FL
3 inspections $9,480
Aylwin Construction
Portland, OR
0 inspections $0
Gto Roofing LLC
Thornton, CO
3 inspections $9,478

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What to do with this record

Use Prairie Winds Construction, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Prairie Winds Construction, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Prairie Winds Construction, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 Prairie Winds Construction, LLC have? ▼
Prairie Winds Construction, LLC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,480.
How many OSHA inspections has Prairie Winds Construction, LLC had? ▼
Prairie Winds Construction, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-11-03 and the most recent on 2025-09-16. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Prairie Winds Construction, LLC? ▼
Prairie Winds Construction, LLC has been assessed $9,480 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,800 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Prairie Winds Construction, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Prairie Winds Construction, LLC has 9 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 Prairie Winds Construction, LLC operate in? ▼
Prairie Winds Construction, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238190). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Prairie Winds Construction, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Prairie Winds Construction, LLC ranks #36,664 (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 Prairie Winds Construction, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Prairie Winds Construction, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $9,480 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aylwin Construction in Portland, OR is a similar construction employer with $0 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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