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Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC ranks #93,740 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty27% serious
$430
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#93,740
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC in Coos Bay, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $430. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,740 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, R K Electric INC in Portland, OR is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $430 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
27.3%
of violations were serious
#93,740
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 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 Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$430 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCORESLAB STRUCTURES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WALTER REE MASONRY C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SCOTT WHEELER DEVELO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11G2 INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SWINERTON BUILDERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CARRANZA CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BIRMINGHAM & ASSOCIA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5XINOS CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CAMPBELL ROOFING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ALBERT TORTO CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TOWNSHIP OF LAWRENCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RIE RENOVATIONS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WNY FIRST CHOICE CON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HELLER ELECTRIC COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MERRITT ROOFING & CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MOLINA'S ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CORCORAN GLASS & PAI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TURNKEY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF POWNAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SHITAKI MARINE & YAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17Tri County Plumbing …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC sits at penalty rank #31,228 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($430 assessed).

How Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC Compares

Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC's 3.67 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 (0.06x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-10-26

Last Inspection

2012-05-23

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$143

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $143 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

27.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

72.7% 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

$430

Current Penalty Amount

$430

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 11 3.3
Total Penalty $430 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $143 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($430 here).

J4 Development $430 VA Priority Excavating, LLC $426 IA Brazil Construction INC $426 VA L&L Contracting, INC. $425 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Coreslab Structures (Texas) INC. 3 insp. Austin, TX Walter Ree Masonry Construction, INC. 3 insp. Sioux Falls, SD Scott Wheeler Development, LLC 3 insp. Ona, WV G2 INC 3 insp. Grand Rapids, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

R K Electric INC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $430
H.E.M.R. Industrial Contractors LLC
Coquille, OR
2 inspections $430
J4 Development
Glen Allen, VA
2 inspections $430
Priority Excavating, LLC
Waukee, IA
2 inspections $426
Brazil Construction INC
Zion Crossroads, VA
2 inspections $426

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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 Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 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 Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC have? ▼
Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $430.
How many OSHA inspections has Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC had? ▼
Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-26 and the most recent on 2012-05-23. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC? ▼
Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC has been assessed $430 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tri County Plumbing Contractors 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 Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC operate in? ▼
Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC ranks #93,740 (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 Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tri County Plumbing Contractors INC's total OSHA penalty of $430 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, R K Electric INC in Portland, OR is a similar construction employer with $430 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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