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Swain Construction

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Swain Construction ranks #3,829 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty44% serious
$61,000
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,829
of 99,447 penalized employers

Swain Construction in Omaha, NE has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $61,000. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Swain Construction 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,829 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Lightning Construction, LLC in Harvey, LA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#3,829
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Swain Construction compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Swain Construction runs far above peers (9.0x 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

$61,000 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($61,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $61,000 $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 Swain Construction.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.07.312.517.722.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFAST FRAMING CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22MPCC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22MARTIN MECHANICAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PRECISION ROOFING & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8L & B FRAMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOEL KENNEDY CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CLASS ONE CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15D.M. BARBINI CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7J. IAPALUCCIO, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12EKA CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RICARDO LOPEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BELFOR PROPERTY REST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JAVIER VILLAGRAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MARVIN MEJIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CORRIGAN MECHANICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AURELIO OCHOA, DBA A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WACO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5REC CONSTRUCTION COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Swain Construction, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
Swain Construction has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Swain Construction in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Swain Construction ranks #944 at $61,000 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $61,000 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Swain Construction Compares

Swain Construction's 9.00 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 far above peers (9.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-04-15

Last Inspection

2012-01-13

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$30,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $30,500 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

44.4% of total

1

Willful

5.6% of total

1

Repeat

5.6% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% 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

$124,510

Current Penalty Amount

$61,000

Penalty Reduction

51.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$61,000

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $63,510 from the initial assessment of $124,510. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Swain Construction Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 18 3.3
Total Penalty $61,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $30,500 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Swain Construction, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($61,000 here).

Juan Manuel Ramirez $61,002 FL Gulf Western Roofing & Sheet Metal, INC $61,032 FL CTR Construction, LLC $60,914 TX 4 X 4 General Contractors, INC. $61,160 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Fast Framing Construction LLC 2 insp. Paterson, NJ MPCC Corporation 2 insp. Yonkers, NY Martin Mechanical Contractors, INC. 2 insp. Athens, GA Precision Roofing & Remodeling LLC 2 insp. Wentzville, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Juan Manuel Ramirez
Milton, FL
4 inspections $61,002
Baghouse Tech Services
South Bend, IN
0 inspections $0
Gulf Western Roofing & Sheet Metal, INC
Naples, FL
2 inspections $61,032
Lightning Construction, LLC
Harvey, LA
0 inspections $0
JNV Renovations
Midlothian, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Swain Construction's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Swain Construction against Juan Manuel Ramirez, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Swain Construction's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Swain Construction also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Swain Construction safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Swain Construction's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Swain Construction have? ▼
Swain Construction has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 1 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $61,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Swain Construction had? ▼
Swain Construction has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-15 and the most recent on 2012-01-13. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Swain Construction? ▼
Swain Construction has been assessed $61,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $124,510 (a 51.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Swain Construction have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Swain Construction has 8 serious violations, 1 willful 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.
Has Swain Construction been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Swain Construction, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Swain Construction operate in? ▼
Swain Construction operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Swain Construction owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Swain Construction owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Swain Construction rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Swain Construction ranks #3,829 (the top 5% 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 Swain Construction's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Swain Construction's total OSHA penalty of $61,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (9.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lightning Construction, LLC in Harvey, LA 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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