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RCD Group INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), RCD Group INC. ranks #71,923 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$2,523
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#71,923
of 99,447 penalized employers

RCD Group INC. in Bethlehem, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,523. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected RCD Group INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #71,923 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Road Mark Corporation AC-317-PR140 in San Juan, PR is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#71,923
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How RCD Group INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows RCD Group INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,523 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% 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 RCD Group INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEVEREST SCAFFOLDING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6AUSTIN CONSTRUCTORS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12SKY MATERIALS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GILBERTO GARCIA MORAN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21KEITH TILDEN ROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6S & J CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18VICTORIA ROOFING INC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TIC - THE INDUSTRIAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ENRIQUE SOLIS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MOUNTAIN PEAK BUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11JAMES JORDAN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16D.R. HORTON, INC. - …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DAN'S EXCAVATING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EUGENIO VARGAS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BARAHONA ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HIPOLITO IBARRA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3C AND C ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CONTROL AIR ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3J. MITCHELL BUILDERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COROTECH CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RCD Group INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
RCD Group INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

RCD Group INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, RCD Group INC. sits at penalty rank #22,951 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($2,523 assessed).

How RCD Group INC. Compares

RCD Group INC.'s 1.33 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-09-21

Last Inspection

2018-06-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$841

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $841 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$5,601

Current Penalty Amount

$2,523

Penalty Reduction

55.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,078 from the initial assessment of $5,601. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How RCD Group INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric RCD Group INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $2,523 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $841 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for RCD Group INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,523 here).

Southeast Cherokee Construction, INC. $2,523 VA City Wide Masonry, INC. $2,523 WI G & H Contracting, INC. $2,524 VA Kolling & Kolling, INC. $2,525 ND

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Everest Scaffolding INC. 3 insp. Brooklyn, NY Austin Constructors, LLC 3 insp. Austin, TX SKY Materials Corporation 3 insp. New York, NY Gilberto Garcia Moran 3 insp. Frederick, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Southeast Cherokee Construction, INC.
Norfolk, VA
2 inspections $2,523
City Wide Masonry, INC.
Appleton, WI
2 inspections $2,523
G & H Contracting, INC.
Daleville, VA
2 inspections $2,524
Road Mark Corporation AC-317-PR140
San Juan, PR
0 inspections $0
Wolf Construction Companies
West Des Moines, IA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 RCD Group INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, RCD Group INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 RCD Group INC. have? ▼
RCD Group INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,523.
How many OSHA inspections has RCD Group INC. had? ▼
RCD Group INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-09-21 and the most recent on 2018-06-21. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for RCD Group INC.? ▼
RCD Group INC. has been assessed $2,523 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,601 (a 55.0% reduction).
Does RCD Group INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. RCD Group INC. has 3 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 RCD Group INC. operate in? ▼
RCD Group INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does RCD Group INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, RCD Group INC. ranks #71,923 (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 RCD Group INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
RCD Group INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,523 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, Road Mark Corporation AC-317-PR140 in San Juan, PR 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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