Construction · Brookfield, WI

Steve Wagner Construction, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Steve Wagner Construction, LLC ranks #20,647 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty91% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$17,385
OSHA penalties: 11
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #20,647
of 99,447 penalized employers

Steve Wagner Construction, LLC in Brookfield, WI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,385. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Steve Wagner Construction, LLC 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,647 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, RB Supply Services INC. in New York, NY is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,385 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection: 90.9%
of violations were serious: #20,647
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 50/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Steve Wagner Construct…

$17,385
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Steve Wagner Construction, LLC runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$17,385 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Steve Wagner Construction, LLC.

Steve Wagner Construction, LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Steve Wagner Construction, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Steve Wagner Construction, LLC ranks #5,198 at $17,385 current penalty.

How Steve Wagner Construction, LLC Compares

Steve Wagner Construction, LLC's 2.75 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).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2018-06-28

Last Inspection

2024-01-19

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,346

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $4,346 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

90.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

9.1% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$43,091

Current Penalty Amount

$17,385

Penalty Reduction

59.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,706 from the initial assessment of $43,091. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Steve Wagner Construction, LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Steve Wagner Construction, LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.0
Violations	11	3.3
Total Penalty	$17,385	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,346	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Steve Wagner Construction, LLC, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,385 here).

RB Supply Services INC. $17,385 NY Escamilla Remodel $17,383 TX Ruben Cabrera $17,388 TX M.E. Contracting Company, INC. $17,388 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Avarice Construction, INC. 4 insp. Wheaton, IL TBR Construction, LLC 4 insp. Frankfort, IL Bray Sheet Metal Company 4 insp. Little Rock, AR Area Erectors, INC. 4 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

RB Supply Services INC.

New York, NY

2 inspections $17,385

Escamilla Remodel

Austin, TX

2 inspections $17,383

Ruben Cabrera

Spring, TX

2 inspections $17,388

M.E. Contracting Company, INC.

Newport News, VA

2 inspections $17,388

5J's Stone

Tualatin, OR

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 Steve Wagner Construction, LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Steve Wagner Construction, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 4 inspections, including 10 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 Steve Wagner Construction, LLC have? ▼

Steve Wagner Construction, LLC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,385.

How many OSHA inspections has Steve Wagner Construction, LLC had? ▼

Steve Wagner Construction, LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-06-28 and the most recent on 2024-01-19. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Steve Wagner Construction, LLC? ▼

Steve Wagner Construction, LLC has been assessed $17,385 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,091 (a 59.7% reduction).

Does Steve Wagner Construction, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Steve Wagner Construction, LLC has 10 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 Steve Wagner Construction, LLC operate in? ▼

Steve Wagner Construction, LLC 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 Steve Wagner Construction, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Steve Wagner Construction, LLC ranks #20,647 (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 Steve Wagner Construction, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Steve Wagner Construction, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $17,385 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, RB Supply Services INC. in New York, NY is a similar construction employer with $17,385 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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