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Sam Silva Construction

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sam Silva Construction has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,978
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#62,449
of 100,495 penalized employers

Sam Silva Construction in Portsmouth, RI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,978. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sam Silva Construction 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dhi Communities Construction of Florida, LLC in Winter Garden, FL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,978 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
38%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Sam Silva Construction compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sam Silva Construction runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$3,978 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% 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 Sam Silva Construction

The federal enforcement record for Sam Silva Construction in Portsmouth, RI includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (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 $3,978 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,978 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,989. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2019-05-29 to 2019-07-16, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-05-29

Last Inspection

2019-07-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,989

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,989 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$3,978

Current Penalty Amount

$3,978

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Sam Silva Construction Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $3,978 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,989 $3,361
View all 61,413 employers in Construction →

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Dhi Communities Construction of Florida, LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sam Silva Construction safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sam Silva Construction's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 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 Sam Silva Construction have? ▼
Sam Silva Construction has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,978.
How many OSHA inspections has Sam Silva Construction had? ▼
Sam Silva Construction has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-05-29 and the most recent on 2019-07-16. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sam Silva Construction? ▼
Sam Silva Construction has been assessed $3,978 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Sam Silva Construction have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sam Silva 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.
What industry does Sam Silva Construction operate in? ▼
Sam Silva Construction operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Sam Silva Construction's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sam Silva Construction's total OSHA penalty of $3,978 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, Dhi Communities Construction of Florida, LLC in Winter Garden, FL is a similar construction employer with $3,978 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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