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Tarlton and Son INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tarlton and Son INC ranks #97,835 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$185
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#97,835
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tarlton and Son INC in Fresno, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $185. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tarlton and Son INC 4 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in just 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection - fewer than typical. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,835 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Pipe Jacking Unlimited INC in Riverside, CA is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $185 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#97,835
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 86/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 4 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tarlton and Son INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tarlton and Son INC runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$185 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% 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 Tarlton and Son INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.007.114.221.228.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedADAMS CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5DORRIAN MASONRY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 27STRAIGHT EDGE CONCRE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14ELITE CONTRACTORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8STINEBAUGH MASONRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25TOP PRIORITY INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6WOLVERINE BUILDING G…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2M.W. POWELL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5BEVERLY CITY PUBLIC …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5BENCHMARK CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1OOSTERHOUSE MASONRY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18CARVER CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8EASTERN ROOFING SYST…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2ADVANTAGE CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10IES RESIDENTIAL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5ALLOY CONSTRUCTION S…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2CHARTER CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11VAN HOOSE CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1CLOSNER CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1BELLE MEADE - PUBLIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5Tarlton and Son INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1
Tarlton and Son INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Tarlton and Son INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Tarlton and Son INC sits at penalty rank #32,683 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($185 assessed).

How Tarlton and Son INC Compares

Tarlton and Son INC's 0.25 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 (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-01-24

Last Inspection

2020-06-04

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$46

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 7 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $46 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$185

Current Penalty Amount

$185

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Tarlton and Son INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $185 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $46 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tarlton and Son INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($185 here).

Environmental Holdings Group, LLC $185 NC Pinnacle Design Development, INC. $187 MD Bilstad Building INC $188 WY Ace Stucco Systems LLC $188 SC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Adams Construction Company 4 insp. Roanoke, VA Dorrian Masonry 4 insp. Philadelphia, PA Straight Edge Concrete Finish INC 4 insp. Port Saint Lucie, FL Elite Contractors, LLC 4 insp. Overland Park, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pipe Jacking Unlimited INC
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4 inspections $185
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2 inspections $185
J K D Construction
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2 inspections $185
Griffith Company
Brea, CA
2 inspections $185
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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 Tarlton and Son INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tarlton and Son INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 4 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Tarlton and Son INC have? ▼
Tarlton and Son INC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $185.
How many OSHA inspections has Tarlton and Son INC had? ▼
Tarlton and Son INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-24 and the most recent on 2020-06-04. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tarlton and Son INC? ▼
Tarlton and Son INC has been assessed $185 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Tarlton and Son INC operate in? ▼
Tarlton and Son INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tarlton and Son INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tarlton and Son INC ranks #97,835 (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 Tarlton and Son INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tarlton and Son INC's total OSHA penalty of $185 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pipe Jacking Unlimited INC in Riverside, CA is a similar construction employer with $185 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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