Construction · Las Vegas, NV

Tradewinds Construction

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tradewinds Construction ranks #49,752 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty42% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$6,050
OSHA penalties: 12
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #49,752
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tradewinds Construction in Las Vegas, NV has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,050. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $15,541 in back wages owed to 68 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tradewinds Construction 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,752 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $15,541 in back wages owed to 68 affected workers. For comparison, Alliance Exterior Construction, INC. in State College, PA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,600 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection: 41.7%
of violations were serious: #49,752
of 99,447 penalized employers: $15,541
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 57/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
B Wage & hour compliance: $16K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($8K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Tradewinds Construction

$6,050
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Tradewinds Construction sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$6,050 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% 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 Tradewinds Construction.

Tradewinds Construction has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Tradewinds Construction in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Tradewinds Construction sits at penalty rank #14,693 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($6,050 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Tradewinds Construction ranks #5,373 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($15,541).

Combined federal exposure here: $6,050 OSHA penalties plus $15,541 WHD back wages (72.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Tradewinds Construction Compares

Tradewinds Construction's 4.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-01-05

Last Inspection

2013-04-11

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,017

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $2,017 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

41.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

8.3% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$30,552

Current Penalty Amount

$6,050

Penalty Reduction

80.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$21,591

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,502 from the initial assessment of $30,552. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$15,541

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$229

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$7,771

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Tradewinds Construction owed $15,541 in back wages to 68 employees across 2 cases and 70 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric	Tradewinds Construction	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	2.0
Violations	12	3.3
Total Penalty	$6,050	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,017	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,050 here).

Town of Boonton DPW $6,050 NJ American Custom Exteriors & Interiors INC. $6,050 NY Society Contracting LLC $6,050 HI Belmont Properties, INC. $6,050 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Ballard Contractors, INC. 3 insp. Moundville, AL Buffalo Roofing, INC. 3 insp. Colorado Springs, CO L & R Structural CORP., INC. 3 insp. Pembroke Pines, FL Jose Perez 3 insp. Gulfport, MS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

High Valley Designs LTD.

New York, NY

2 inspections $21,591

Eleven Construction

ST Croix, VI

2 inspections $21,589

Abj Fire Protection

East Syracuse, NY

1 inspections $0

Alliance Exterior Construction, INC.

State College, PA

2 inspections $21,600

Hein Construction CO., INC.

East Peoria, IL

2 inspections $21,600

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What to do with this record

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

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Tradewinds Construction against High Valley Designs LTD., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Tradewinds Construction also carries $15,541 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 Tradewinds Construction safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Tradewinds Construction's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Tradewinds Construction have? ▼

Tradewinds Construction has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,050.

How many OSHA inspections has Tradewinds Construction had? ▼

Tradewinds Construction has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-05 and the most recent on 2013-04-11. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Tradewinds Construction? ▼

Tradewinds Construction has been assessed $6,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,552 (a 80.2% reduction). Additionally, $15,541 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Tradewinds Construction have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Tradewinds Construction has 5 serious 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 Tradewinds Construction been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Tradewinds Construction, resulting in $15,541 in back wages owed to 68 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Tradewinds Construction operate in? ▼

Tradewinds Construction 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.

What should I do if Tradewinds Construction owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Tradewinds 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 $15,541 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.

Where does Tradewinds Construction rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tradewinds Construction ranks #49,752 (the upper 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 Tradewinds Construction's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Tradewinds Construction's total OSHA penalty of $6,050 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alliance Exterior Construction, INC. in State College, PA is a similar construction employer with $21,600 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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