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Tech Builders INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tech Builders INC ranks #82,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$1,366
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#82,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tech Builders INC in Willmar, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,366. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tech Builders INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Triangle Construction Company, INC. in Raleigh, NC is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,365 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#82,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tech Builders INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tech Builders INC runs well below peers (0.20x 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

$1,366 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 Tech Builders INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBLUE STAR UTILITIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9STEHL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FROYLAN BARRERA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ORDONEZ BROTHERS CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SLANEY CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NEFTALI BARRON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14LUIYI TAVERAS GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12EMANUEL ENTERPRISES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JASMINE VINEYARDS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CS CONTRACTOR CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CLIFFSIDE PARK DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HARDY WINDOW COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRADEMARK EXTERIORS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8C. I. C. CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ELDER JOSUE PEREZ OR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18R & L SIDING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LOMAS TUCKPOINTING &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ADONAI CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHABELO CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21WESTERN PEAK PLUMBIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Tech Builders INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Tech Builders INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Tech Builders INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Tech Builders INC ranks #27,143 at $1,366 current penalty.

How Tech Builders INC Compares

Tech Builders INC's 2.50 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 (0.20x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-07-16

Last Inspection

2013-10-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$683

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $683 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$1,950

Current Penalty Amount

$1,366

Penalty Reduction

29.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $584 from the initial assessment of $1,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Tech Builders INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $1,366 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $683 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tech Builders INC, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,366 here).

Martin Lopez $1,366 OK Pillar Construction, INC. $1,366 FL HRC Roofing & Sheet Metal CO. INC. $1,365 IN R H Marlin Excavating, LLC $1,365 IN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Blue Star Utilities, LLC 2 insp. Anna, TX Stehl Corporation 2 insp. Phoenix, AZ Froylan Barrera 2 insp. Lebanon, OH Ordonez Brothers Construction, LLC. 2 insp. Farmingdale, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Martin Lopez
Shawnee, OK
2 inspections $1,366
Pillar Construction, INC.
Maitland, FL
2 inspections $1,366
Major Mechanical
Osseo, MN
0 inspections $0
Anderson Striping, Inc.
Carlisle, AR
0 inspections $0
Triangle Construction Company, INC.
Raleigh, NC
2 inspections $1,365

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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 Tech Builders INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tech Builders INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Tech Builders INC have? ▼
Tech Builders INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,366.
How many OSHA inspections has Tech Builders INC had? ▼
Tech Builders INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-16 and the most recent on 2013-10-09. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tech Builders INC? ▼
Tech Builders INC has been assessed $1,366 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,950 (a 29.9% reduction).
Does Tech Builders INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tech Builders INC has 3 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 Tech Builders INC operate in? ▼
Tech Builders 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 Tech Builders INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tech Builders INC ranks #82,626 (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 Tech Builders INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tech Builders INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,366 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, Triangle Construction Company, INC. in Raleigh, NC is a similar construction employer with $1,365 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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