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Rau Construction Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rau Construction Company ranks #53,463 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$5,339
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#53,463
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rau Construction Company in Kansas City, MO has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,339. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rau Construction Company 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,463 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Dennis' Heating & Air Conditioning, INC. in Redding, CA is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $5,335 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#53,463
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 86/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($0 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 Rau Construction Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rau Construction Company runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$5,339 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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 Rau Construction Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEIVAR ULISES SANCHEZ…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RS CONSTRUCTION, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25BM INTERNATIONAL BUI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DG CONTRACTING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4J & M BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8JAMISON ELECTRICAL C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CARLSON ROOFING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5URBAN ATELIER GROUP,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NET POWER ELECTRIC C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6JJL COMMERCIAL DEVEL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MOUNTAIN WEST BUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4KOSTAS & CARTHY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6F. D.CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CBC FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ARCHER WESTERN - SNE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2J.R. HAFTEK CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PARAMOUNT BUILDERS I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1EKC, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GALAXY ENVIRONMENTAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BINGHUA CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Rau Construction Com…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Rau Construction Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Rau Construction Company in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Rau Construction Company ranks #16,088 at $5,339 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $5,339 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Rau Construction Company Compares

Rau Construction Company's 0.67 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-07-28

Last Inspection

2026-04-20

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,780

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $1,780 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

2

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

$5,777

Current Penalty Amount

$5,339

Penalty Reduction

7.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$5,339

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $438 from the initial assessment of $5,777. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Rau Construction Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $5,339 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,780 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rau Construction Company, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,339 here).

San Cristobal General Contractors, INC. $5,340 MD Mallott's Construction $5,340 AK Dennis' Heating & Air Conditioning, INC. $5,335 CA Capital Steel Erectors, INC. $5,334 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Eivar Ulises Sanchez-Castillo 3 insp. Hoover, AL RS Construction, LLC. 3 insp. Galveston, TX BM International Builders, INC. 3 insp. Chicago, IL DG Contracting LLC 3 insp. Bismarck, ND

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

San Cristobal General Contractors, INC.
Odenton, MD
2 inspections $5,340
Mallott's Construction
Juneau, AK
2 inspections $5,340
Daniel Codre, Inc.
Sarasota, FL
0 inspections $0
Diamondback Plumbing Services
Phoenix, AZ
0 inspections $0
Dennis' Heating & Air Conditioning, INC.
Redding, CA
4 inspections $5,335

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What to do with this record

Use Rau Construction Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Rau Construction Company against San Cristobal General Contractors, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Rau Construction Company's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Rau Construction Company also carries $0 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 Rau Construction Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rau Construction Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Rau Construction Company have? ▼
Rau Construction Company has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,339.
How many OSHA inspections has Rau Construction Company had? ▼
Rau Construction Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-28 and the most recent on 2026-04-20. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rau Construction Company? ▼
Rau Construction Company has been assessed $5,339 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,777 (a 7.6% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Rau Construction Company been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Rau Construction Company, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Rau Construction Company operate in? ▼
Rau Construction Company 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.
What should I do if Rau Construction Company owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Rau Construction Company 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does Rau Construction Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rau Construction Company ranks #53,463 (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 Rau Construction Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rau Construction Company's total OSHA penalty of $5,339 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dennis' Heating & Air Conditioning, INC. in Redding, CA is a similar construction employer with $5,335 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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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 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.