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Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC. ranks #78,527 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty13% serious
$1,790
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,527
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC. in Santa Rosa, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,790. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,527 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, A Cleaner Solution in Lubbock, TX is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
12.5%
of violations were serious
#78,527
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC. runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$1,790 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.57.510.513.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHERNANDEZ CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GLOBAL EARTHWORKS + …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MARTHA M. ALVAREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MILLER'S CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JONES UTILITY & CONT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LEN CONTRACTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LA FORTALEZA CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MIDWEST EXCAVATING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GLH CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HNDZ CONSTRUCTION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WOLESKE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALTON INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FRONTIER ROOFING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IHC SCOTT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KING CONSTRUCTION US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ASPETTI CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ATB CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CULLISON-WRIGHT CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ROCKWELL BUILDING SY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MORENTE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Sonoma Pacific Homeb…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC. ranks #25,530 at $1,790 current penalty.

How Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC. Compares

Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC.'s 4.00 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 below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-04-25

Last Inspection

2018-05-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$895

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $895 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

12.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

87.5% 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

$5,305

Current Penalty Amount

$1,790

Penalty Reduction

66.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,515 from the initial assessment of $5,305. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 8 3.3
Total Penalty $1,790 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $895 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,790 here).

Neuman Pools INC. $1,791 AZ Miller Long & Arnold CO INC $1,787 MD J.L. Jones, INC. DBA Cellcrete Decks $1,794 IL Bem Holdings INC $1,786 MT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Hernandez Construction and More LLC 2 insp. Olathe, KS Global Earthworks + Underground LLC 2 insp. Kansas City, MO Martha M. Alvarez 2 insp. Cambridge, WI Miller's Construction & Roofing LLC 2 insp. Medina, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Geronimo Painting
Lisbon, OH
0 inspections $0
Eric Dunton Construction
Redding, CA
2 inspections $1,790
A Cleaner Solution
Lubbock, TX
0 inspections $0
Stone Age Granite LLC
Canton, MA
0 inspections $0
Neuman Pools INC.
Scottsdale, AZ
2 inspections $1,791

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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 Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC. have? ▼
Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,790.
How many OSHA inspections has Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC. had? ▼
Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-04-25 and the most recent on 2018-05-17. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC.? ▼
Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC. has been assessed $1,790 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,305 (a 66.3% reduction).
Does Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC. has 1 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 Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC. operate in? ▼
Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236115). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC. ranks #78,527 (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 Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sonoma Pacific Homebuilders INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,790 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, A Cleaner Solution in Lubbock, TX is a similar construction employer with $0 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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