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S.B. Ballard Construction Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), S.B. Ballard Construction Company ranks #20,005 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty80% serious
$17,915
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#20,005
of 99,447 penalized employers

S.B. Ballard Construction Company in Norfolk, VA has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,915. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected S.B. Ballard Construction Company 10 times over 10 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,005 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 well above peers (5.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, MJM Associates Construction LLC in New York, NY is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,903 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#20,005
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows S.B. Ballard Construction Company runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$17,915 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 S.B. Ballard Construction Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both9.910.01010.010.1016.533.149.666.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHOMEWORKS CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 24TRIPLE T SERVICES INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 12BRESLIN BUILDERS, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 8NEIGHBORGALL CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 3HSC CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 3TOWN OF CHESTER, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 34J.T. MAGEN & COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 2SERVICE ROOFING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 8HAND CONSTRUCTION CO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 0UNKNOWN/INVALID ESTA…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 0BANES GENERAL CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 4HEADWATERS CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 17HALLMARK CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 22SUN VALLEY MASONRY, …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5STAR ROOFING AND SID…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19LJJ CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 21TIMBERVIEW BUILDERS …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 63RODGERS BUILDERS INC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 0TIGER CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 24BATEMAN-HALL, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 2S.B. Ballard Constru…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5
S.B. Ballard Construction Company has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

S.B. Ballard Construction Company in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, S.B. Ballard Construction Company ranks #5,007 at $17,915 current penalty.

How S.B. Ballard Construction Company Compares

S.B. Ballard Construction Company's 0.50 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2010-04-05

Last Inspection

2020-09-23

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,792

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 10 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,792 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$21,830

Current Penalty Amount

$17,915

Penalty Reduction

17.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,915 from the initial assessment of $21,830. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How S.B. Ballard Construction Company compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric S.B. Ballard Construction Company Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $17,915 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,792 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for S.B. Ballard Construction Company, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,915 here).

Atweek INC $17,920 NY Inter-Tech Builders, INC. $17,905 GU MJM Associates Construction LLC $17,903 NY Carlos Lead Remover $17,927 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

Homeworks Construction INC 10 insp. Honolulu, HI Triple T Services INC. 10 insp. Pago Pago, AS Breslin Builders 10 insp. Las Vegas, NV Neighborgall Construction CO. INC. 10 insp. Huntington, WV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Atweek INC
Brooklyn, NY
3 inspections $17,920
Inter-Tech Builders, INC.
Tamuning, GU
9 inspections $17,905
Four Season's Roofing
Farmingdale, NY
0 inspections $0
MJM Associates Construction LLC
New York, NY
2 inspections $17,903
Carlos Lead Remover
Brooklyn, NY
2 inspections $17,927

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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 S.B. Ballard Construction Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, S.B. Ballard Construction Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 10 inspections, including 4 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 S.B. Ballard Construction Company have? ▼
S.B. Ballard Construction Company has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,915.
How many OSHA inspections has S.B. Ballard Construction Company had? ▼
S.B. Ballard Construction Company has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-05 and the most recent on 2020-09-23. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for S.B. Ballard Construction Company? ▼
S.B. Ballard Construction Company has been assessed $17,915 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,830 (a 17.9% reduction).
Does S.B. Ballard Construction Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. S.B. Ballard Construction Company has 4 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 S.B. Ballard Construction Company operate in? ▼
S.B. Ballard Construction Company operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does S.B. Ballard Construction Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, S.B. Ballard Construction Company ranks #20,005 (the top quarter 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 S.B. Ballard Construction Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
S.B. Ballard Construction Company's total OSHA penalty of $17,915 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, MJM Associates Construction LLC in New York, NY is a similar construction employer with $17,903 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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