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Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC ranks #16,622 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty71% serious
$21,000
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,622
of 99,447 penalized employers

Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC in Tea, SD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,622 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Kelley Stained Glass and Supply INC. in Ogden, UT is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,000 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#16,622
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$21,000 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.39.919.529.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED CUSTOM HOMES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10A-CLASS CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SKI MASONRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COMPLETE ENHANCEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18ABC ROOFING & SIDING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9C & S RESIDENTIAL RO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PANTHERA PAINTING IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37GREATER BOSTON ROOFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KIRK D PEARSON CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LUIS CONTRERAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25M. J. ELECTRIC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BLACK CREEK BUILDERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4B COMM CONSTRUCTORS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KENNY'S RENOVATIONS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2A E M CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ELLA S.A. CONTRACTIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WEST END CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MILLARD ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TDA GENERAL CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13F.L. CRANE AND SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Thunder Ridge Constr…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC ranks #4,069 at $21,000 current penalty.

How Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC Compares

Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC's 3.50 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 above peers (3.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-08-20

Last Inspection

2025-01-02

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $10,500 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

28.6% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$42,522

Current Penalty Amount

$21,000

Penalty Reduction

50.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,522 from the initial assessment of $42,522. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 7 3.3
Total Penalty $21,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,500 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC, both outside SD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,000 here).

Zachry Group, LLC $21,000 TX Kelley Stained Glass and Supply INC. $21,000 UT S.J. Louis Construction of Texas LTD. $21,000 TX City of Elizabeth Department of Public Works - City Yard $21,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United Custom Homes, LLC 2 insp. Orland Park, IL A-Class Construction Corporation 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Ski Masonry, LLC 2 insp. Pittsburgh, PA Complete Enhancement, LLC. 2 insp. Odenton, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Zachry Group, LLC
Port Lavaca, TX
2 inspections $21,000
Kelley Stained Glass and Supply INC.
Ogden, UT
2 inspections $21,000
S.J. Louis Construction of Texas LTD.
Austin, TX
2 inspections $21,000
City of Elizabeth Department of Public Works - City Yard
Elizabeth, NJ
2 inspections $21,000
Richmond American Homes of Colorado, INC.
Aurora, CO
10 inspections $21,000

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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 Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC have? ▼
Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC had? ▼
Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-08-20 and the most recent on 2025-01-02. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC? ▼
Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC has been assessed $21,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,522 (a 50.6% reduction).
Does Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC has 5 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 Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC operate in? ▼
Thunder Ridge 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 Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC ranks #16,622 (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 Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Thunder Ridge Construction, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $21,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kelley Stained Glass and Supply INC. in Ogden, UT is a similar construction employer with $21,000 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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