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Sterling Brothers Construction

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sterling Brothers Construction ranks #38,534 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty25% serious
$8,900
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#38,534
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sterling Brothers Construction in Farmington, NM has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Sterling Brothers Construction: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,534 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Concrete Placing Company, INC. in Nampa, ID is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,900 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#38,534
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sterling Brothers Construction compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sterling Brothers Construction runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$8,900 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Sterling Brothers Construction.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0010.220.530.741.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLANGLOIS CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9INTERNATIONAL PRECAS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 39BLUE-GOLD CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5STAND CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8JOSE URIAS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26DIVERSIFIED CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1JBC ENT., INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4RIVERSIDE TOWNSHIP P…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12JOSE ZAMORA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5JACKMAN CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20TINGUELY DEVELOPMENT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15BELL ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6PYRAMID ELECTRIC INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4CAVES UNLIMITED, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1BECKLEY EXCAVATION &…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6TRIO ELECTRIC, LTD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0DELCON INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4BAY AREA DEMOLITION,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2TURNER CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1TIOGA CO DPW, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11Sterling Brothers Co…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4
Sterling Brothers Construction has 4 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.

Sterling Brothers Construction in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sterling Brothers Construction ranks #10,839 at $8,900 current penalty.

How Sterling Brothers Construction Compares

Sterling Brothers Construction's 1.00 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-06-11

Last Inspection

2011-08-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,225

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,225 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

50.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$9,500

Current Penalty Amount

$8,900

Penalty Reduction

6.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $600 from the initial assessment of $9,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Sterling Brothers Construction Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $8,900 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,225 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sterling Brothers Construction, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,900 here).

Niles Industrial $8,900 OH Bi-State Construction, INC. $8,900 PA Brad Slater Construction LLC $8,900 TN Concrete Placing Company, INC. $8,900 ID

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Langlois Construction, LLC 4 insp. Gonzales, LA International Precast Solutions LLC 4 insp. River Rouge, MI Blue-Gold Construction, INC. 4 insp. Frankfort, IL Stand Corporation 4 insp. Providence, RI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Niles Industrial
Lorain, OH
2 inspections $8,900
Bi-State Construction, INC.
Easton, PA
2 inspections $8,900
Brad Slater Construction LLC
Lawrenceburg, TN
3 inspections $8,900
Concrete Placing Company, INC.
Nampa, ID
2 inspections $8,900
Martinez Builders
Saugatuck, MI
2 inspections $8,900

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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 Sterling Brothers Construction safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sterling Brothers Construction's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 4 inspections, including 1 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 Sterling Brothers Construction have? ▼
Sterling Brothers Construction has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Sterling Brothers Construction had? ▼
Sterling Brothers Construction has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-11 and the most recent on 2011-08-11. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sterling Brothers Construction? ▼
Sterling Brothers Construction has been assessed $8,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,500 (a 6.3% reduction).
Does Sterling Brothers Construction have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sterling Brothers Construction has 1 serious violations, and 2 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 Sterling Brothers Construction operate in? ▼
Sterling Brothers Construction operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sterling Brothers Construction rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sterling Brothers Construction ranks #38,534 (the upper 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 Sterling Brothers Construction's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sterling Brothers Construction's total OSHA penalty of $8,900 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Concrete Placing Company, INC. in Nampa, ID is a similar construction employer with $8,900 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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