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Royal Ridge Construction

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Royal Ridge Construction has a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$400
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$4,430
Back wages owed

Royal Ridge Construction in Tacoma, WA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $400. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 16 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Royal Ridge Construction once. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $4,430 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. For comparison, Juan Carlos Chavarria-Ramirez in Forest, VA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,830 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
5%
of penalized employers rank lower
$4,430
in back wages recovered

How Royal Ridge Construction compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Royal Ridge Construction runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$400 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% 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 Royal Ridge Construction

The federal enforcement record for Royal Ridge Construction in Tacoma, WA includes 1 OSHA inspection and 8 violations, translating to 8.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (25.0%) 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 $400 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $400 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $400. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.06x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $4,430 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2012-08-22 to 2012-08-22, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2012-08-22

Last Inspection

2012-08-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $400 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$400

Current Penalty Amount

$400

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$4,830

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$4,430
Employees Affected
11
WHD Violations
16
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$403
Avg Back Wages per Case
$4,430

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Royal Ridge Construction owed $4,430 in back wages to 11 employees across 1 case and 16 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Royal Ridge Construction Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 8 3.3
Total Penalty $400 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $400 $3,361
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2 inspections $4,830
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Forest, VA
2 inspections $4,830
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Royal Ridge Construction safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Royal Ridge Construction's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 1 inspections, including 2 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 Royal Ridge Construction have? ▼
Royal Ridge Construction has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $400.
How many OSHA inspections has Royal Ridge Construction had? ▼
Royal Ridge Construction has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-22 and the most recent on 2012-08-22. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Royal Ridge Construction? ▼
Royal Ridge Construction has been assessed $400 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $4,430 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Royal Ridge Construction have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Royal Ridge Construction has 2 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.
Has Royal Ridge Construction been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Royal Ridge Construction, resulting in $4,430 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Royal Ridge Construction operate in? ▼
Royal Ridge Construction operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236118). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Royal Ridge Construction owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Royal Ridge Construction 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 $4,430 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Royal Ridge Construction's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Royal Ridge Construction's total OSHA penalty of $400 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Juan Carlos Chavarria-Ramirez in Forest, VA is a similar construction employer with $4,830 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.

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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