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Tri-State Pipeline, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tri-State Pipeline, INC. ranks #8,855 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty67% serious
$34,000
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#8,855
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tri-State Pipeline, INC. in Minford, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $34,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tri-State Pipeline, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,855 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Lmi Painting, LLC in Houston, TX is another construction employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $33,999 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#8,855
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tri-State Pipeline, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tri-State Pipeline, INC. runs far above peers (5.0x 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

$34,000 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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-State Pipeline, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.017.526.034.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWINTER CONTRACTING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INDUSTRIAL TURNAROUN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24D.M. BARBINI CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JOHN PONCE DBA PONCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KNIFE RIVER CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RODRIGO MARQUES GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24JEOVANNI WILSON MIRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JESUS GONZALEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OSUALDO ZAVALA ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SIERRA BARAJAS ROOFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DISCOVERY CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FRAIRE MASONRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RPR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NDG CONTRACTORS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VILLA CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JIJI CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33PHASSET USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21EUGNIO GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KEITH CARLSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21LUCAS BROTHERS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Tri-State Pipeline, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Tri-State Pipeline, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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-State Pipeline, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Tri-State Pipeline, INC. is the #2,104 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($34,000).

How Tri-State Pipeline, INC. Compares

Tri-State Pipeline, INC.'s 4.50 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 far above peers (5.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-07-29

Last Inspection

2015-02-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $17,000 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

33.3% 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

$56,000

Current Penalty Amount

$34,000

Penalty Reduction

39.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,000 from the initial assessment of $56,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Tri-State Pipeline, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tri-State Pipeline, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 9 3.3
Total Penalty $34,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,000 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tri-State Pipeline, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($34,000 here).

Lmi Painting, LLC $33,999 TX Five Star Drywall and Framing LLC $33,997 FL Wilco Carpentry, INC. $34,008 IL Woleske Construction Company, INC. $33,991 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Winter Contracting, LLC 2 insp. Dell Rapids, SD Industrial Turnaround Corporation 2 insp. Chester, VA D.M. Barbini Contracting, INC. 2 insp. Virginia Beach, VA John Ponce DBA Ponce Construction & Repair 2 insp. Lexington, KY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Boston Concrete Forms, Inc.
Chelsea, MA
0 inspections $0
Lmi Painting, LLC
Houston, TX
5 inspections $33,999
Scott Roofing INC
Salt Lake City, UT
0 inspections $0
Five Star Drywall and Framing LLC
Wesley Chapel, FL
2 inspections $33,997
Swiss Construction, LLC
Pataskala, OH
2 inspections $34,005

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tri-State Pipeline, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tri-State Pipeline, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Tri-State Pipeline, INC. have? ▼
Tri-State Pipeline, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $34,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Tri-State Pipeline, INC. had? ▼
Tri-State Pipeline, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-29 and the most recent on 2015-02-04. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tri-State Pipeline, INC.? ▼
Tri-State Pipeline, INC. has been assessed $34,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $56,000 (a 39.3% reduction).
Does Tri-State Pipeline, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tri-State Pipeline, INC. has 6 serious violations, and 3 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 Tri-State Pipeline, INC. operate in? ▼
Tri-State Pipeline, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tri-State Pipeline, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tri-State Pipeline, INC. ranks #8,855 (the top 10% 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-State Pipeline, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tri-State Pipeline, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $34,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (5.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lmi Painting, LLC in Houston, TX is a similar construction employer with $33,999 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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