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Ron Rivas

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ron Rivas ranks #70,009 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,880
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,009
of 100,495 penalized employers

Ron Rivas in Clearwater, KS 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: $2,880. 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 Rivas 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 #70,009 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Schatz Construction INC in Honolulu, HI is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,880 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#70,009
of 100,495 penalized employers

How Ron Rivas compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ron Rivas 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

$2,880 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Ron Rivas

The federal enforcement record for Ron Rivas in Clearwater, KS includes 2 OSHA inspections and 6 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $14,400 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,880 - a 80.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,440. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-04-28 to 2012-06-05, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-04-28

Last Inspection

2012-06-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,440

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,440 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$14,400

Current Penalty Amount

$2,880

Penalty Reduction

80.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,520 from the initial assessment of $14,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Ron Rivas compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ron Rivas Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $2,880 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,440 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ron Rivas safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ron Rivas's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Ron Rivas have? ▼
Ron Rivas has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,880.
How many OSHA inspections has Ron Rivas had? ▼
Ron Rivas has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-28 and the most recent on 2012-06-05. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ron Rivas? ▼
Ron Rivas has been assessed $2,880 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,400 (a 80.0% reduction).
Does Ron Rivas have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ron Rivas has 6 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 Ron Rivas operate in? ▼
Ron Rivas operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238310). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ron Rivas rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 100,495 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ron Rivas ranks #70,009 (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 Ron Rivas's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ron Rivas's total OSHA penalty of $2,880 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Schatz Construction INC in Honolulu, HI is a similar construction employer with $2,880 in current penalties.

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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.

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