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Rick Hammond Construction, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rick Hammond Construction, LLC ranks #36,631 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty83% serious
$9,500
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#36,631
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rick Hammond Construction, LLC in Elyria, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rick Hammond Construction, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,631 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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, A. Wistock Contractors, INC. in Memphis, TN is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,500 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#36,631
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Rick Hammond Construction, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rick Hammond 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

$9,500 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 Rick Hammond Construction, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.69.31724.732.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBACILIO RIOS ALMANZA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8D & D CONSTRUCTION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16GKW GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15JHADSON TENESACA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14LM CONSTRUCTION 1 INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7A&D FRAMING CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JGM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GLENNCO EXCAVATING I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13AB EDWARD ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BRIKOR ASSOCIATES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ARTEMIO GONZALEZ DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GALDAMEZ CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13JOSE EDGARDO MARTINE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31BARRY'S CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NICHOLAS HOME IMPROV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8EASY WORK CONTRACTOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JUAN VARGAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NAN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUNWOOD BUILDERS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16COMPLETE BUILDERS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21Rick Hammond Constru…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Rick Hammond Construction, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Rick Hammond Construction, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Rick Hammond Construction, LLC is the #10,178 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($9,500).

How Rick Hammond Construction, LLC Compares

Rick Hammond Construction, LLC's 3.00 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

2011-12-12

Last Inspection

2012-12-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $4,750 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

16.7% 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

$23,200

Current Penalty Amount

$9,500

Penalty Reduction

59.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,700 from the initial assessment of $23,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Rick Hammond Construction, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $9,500 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,750 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rick Hammond Construction, LLC, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,500 here).

Henkel Construction Company $9,500 IA A. Wistock Contractors, INC. $9,500 TN Todco Roofing Incorporated $9,500 IL Racanelli Const CO INC $9,500 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bacilio Rios Almanza 2 insp. Appleton, WI D & D Construction Specialties, INC. 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA GKW Group 2 insp. Kansas City, MO Jhadson Tenesaca 2 insp. Voorhees, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Henkel Construction Company
Mason City, IA
6 inspections $9,500
A. Wistock Contractors, INC.
Memphis, TN
2 inspections $9,500
Todco Roofing Incorporated
Oak Park, IL
2 inspections $9,500
Racanelli Const CO INC
Brooklyn, NY
2 inspections $9,500
Plumbline Services
Denver, CO
2 inspections $9,500

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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 Rick Hammond Construction, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rick Hammond Construction, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 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 Rick Hammond Construction, LLC have? ▼
Rick Hammond Construction, LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Rick Hammond Construction, LLC had? ▼
Rick Hammond Construction, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-12 and the most recent on 2012-12-13. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rick Hammond Construction, LLC? ▼
Rick Hammond Construction, LLC has been assessed $9,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,200 (a 59.1% reduction).
Does Rick Hammond Construction, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rick Hammond Construction, LLC has 5 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Rick Hammond Construction, LLC operate in? ▼
Rick Hammond Construction, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rick Hammond Construction, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rick Hammond Construction, LLC ranks #36,631 (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 Rick Hammond Construction, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rick Hammond Construction, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $9,500 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, A. Wistock Contractors, INC. in Memphis, TN is a similar construction employer with $9,500 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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