Construction · Kansas City, MO

Ron Nelson Framing

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ron Nelson Framing ranks #2,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty62% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$85,021
OSHA penalties: 13
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #2,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ron Nelson Framing in Kansas City, MO has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $85,021. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ron Nelson Framing 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, TD Industries in Dallas, TX is another construction employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $8,500 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection: 61.5%
of violations were serious: #2,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 43/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Ron Nelson Framing

$85,021
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Ron Nelson Framing runs far above peers (12.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$85,021 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Ron Nelson Framing.

Ron Nelson Framing has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Ron Nelson Framing in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Ron Nelson Framing is the #559 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($85,021).

How Ron Nelson Framing Compares

Ron Nelson Framing's 3.25 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 far above peers (12.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-05-18

Last Inspection

2019-11-19

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$21,255

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $21,255 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

61.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

30.8% of total

Other-Than-Serious

7.7% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$86,701

Current Penalty Amount

$85,021

Penalty Reduction

1.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,680 from the initial assessment of $86,701. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Ron Nelson Framing compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Ron Nelson Framing	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.0
Violations	13	3.3
Total Penalty	$85,021	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$21,255	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ron Nelson Framing, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($85,021 here).

Roofing Solutions, LLC $85,041 WV Carson Concrete Corporation $85,000 PA C & M Properties and Construction, INC. $85,090 WI Marcelino Hernandez Reyes $85,109 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Borough of Hightstown Department of Public Works 4 insp. Hightstown, NJ Glassboro Highway Department 4 insp. Glassboro, NJ John Neri Construction Company, INC. 4 insp. Des Plaines, IL Isemoto Contracting CO LTD 4 insp. Kailua Kona, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

TD Industries

Dallas, TX

1 inspections $8,500

Universal Welding and Construction, Inc

Bakersfield, CA

0 inspections $0

Roofing Solutions, LLC

Charleston, WV

3 inspections $85,041

Carson Concrete Corporation

Philadelphia, PA

5 inspections $85,000

Azteca Gunite Company, Inc

Houston, TX

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 Ron Nelson Framing safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Ron Nelson Framing's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 4 inspections, including 8 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 Ron Nelson Framing have? ▼

Ron Nelson Framing has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $85,021.

How many OSHA inspections has Ron Nelson Framing had? ▼

Ron Nelson Framing has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-18 and the most recent on 2019-11-19. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Ron Nelson Framing? ▼

Ron Nelson Framing has been assessed $85,021 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $86,701 (a 1.9% reduction).

Does Ron Nelson Framing have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Ron Nelson Framing has 8 serious violations, and 4 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 Ron Nelson Framing operate in? ▼

Ron Nelson Framing operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Ron Nelson Framing rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ron Nelson Framing ranks #2,281 (the top 5% 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 Ron Nelson Framing's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Ron Nelson Framing's total OSHA penalty of $85,021 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (12.6x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, TD Industries in Dallas, TX is a similar construction employer with $8,500 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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