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Snipes Construction INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Snipes Construction INC ranks #62,388 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$3,867
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#62,388
of 99,447 penalized employers

Snipes Construction INC in Forest, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,867. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Snipes Construction INC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,388 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Craig Griffin General Contractor in Hampton, VA is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,867 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#62,388
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Snipes Construction INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Snipes Construction INC 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

$3,867 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Snipes Construction INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.44.98.512.115.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBELTRAN FRAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ALEJANDRO JADO ESPINO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11EZZO CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RAFAEL ABARCA-BARRAGAN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JCN CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12N.M.N. CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5RK SEAMLESS GUTTERS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LWJ CONSTRUCTING & T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6JOSE PEREZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GUADALUPE MORENO CON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TOM HERRMAN MASONRY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15HIGHLANDER MTN CONST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LMC INDUSTRIAL CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8JKA CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SAMUEL MARTINEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MADERA FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2LARIVIERE INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FLORIDA CONCRETE UNL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CORE TECH INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Snipes Construction …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Snipes Construction INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Snipes Construction INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Snipes Construction INC ranks #19,350 at $3,867 current penalty.

How Snipes Construction INC Compares

Snipes Construction INC's 1.33 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-07-15

Last Inspection

2014-07-15

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,289

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $1,289 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

25.0% 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

$4,025

Current Penalty Amount

$3,867

Penalty Reduction

3.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $158 from the initial assessment of $4,025. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Snipes Construction INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Snipes Construction INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $3,867 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,289 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Snipes Construction INC, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,867 here).

Structural Concrete Bonding & Restoration INC $3,869 HI Western Architectural Iron Company $3,864 IL Vrapo Construction INC. $3,864 CT Gendron & Gendron $3,870 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Beltran Framing LLC 3 insp. Omaha, NE Alejandro Jado Espino 3 insp. Richmond Hill, GA Ezzo Construction, LLC 3 insp. Jacksonville, FL Rafael Abarca-Barragan 3 insp. Wichita, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Craig Griffin General Contractor
Hampton, VA
3 inspections $3,867
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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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 Snipes Construction INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Snipes Construction INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Snipes Construction INC have? ▼
Snipes Construction INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,867.
How many OSHA inspections has Snipes Construction INC had? ▼
Snipes Construction INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-15 and the most recent on 2014-07-15. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Snipes Construction INC? ▼
Snipes Construction INC has been assessed $3,867 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,025 (a 3.9% reduction).
Does Snipes Construction INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Snipes Construction INC has 3 serious violations, and 1 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 Snipes Construction INC operate in? ▼
Snipes Construction INC 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 Snipes Construction INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Snipes Construction INC ranks #62,388 (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 Snipes Construction INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Snipes Construction INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,867 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Craig Griffin General Contractor in Hampton, VA is a similar construction employer with $3,867 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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