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Triangle Grading & Paving, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Triangle Grading & Paving, INC. ranks #12,553 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$26,345
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#12,553
of 99,447 penalized employers

Triangle Grading & Paving, INC. in Durham, NC has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,345. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Triangle Grading & Paving, INC.: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,553 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Rosenwach Group, INC. in New York, NY is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $26,334 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#12,553
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Triangle Grading & Paving, INC. runs well above peers (3.9x 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

$26,345 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Triangle Grading & Paving, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARLOS SANCHEZ, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17ARC CONTRACTING OF W…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4JOSE VALDEZ, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15MARKWED EXCAVATING, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8ALEXANDRO VALDIVIEZO, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4S S BUILDERS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11RAFAEL TOTAL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9METHOD CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14CRAFT PRO MASONRY RE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4TCJ CONSTRUCTION INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3WARFEL CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SOUND CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4COWBOY CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5PEPPER CONTRACTING S…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2CARRILLO CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8AHP CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1BLUE STAR FRAMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17JCM NORTHLINK LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3ANDREW J LUCAS III, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3Triangle Grading & P…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8
Triangle Grading & Paving, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Triangle Grading & Paving, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Triangle Grading & Paving, INC. is the #3,066 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($26,345).

How Triangle Grading & Paving, INC. Compares

Triangle Grading & Paving, INC.'s 2.00 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 runs well above peers (3.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-09-09

Last Inspection

2011-11-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,586

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $6,586 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$34,900

Current Penalty Amount

$26,345

Penalty Reduction

24.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,555 from the initial assessment of $34,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Triangle Grading & Paving, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Triangle Grading & Paving, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 8 3.3
Total Penalty $26,345 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,586 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Triangle Grading & Paving, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($26,345 here).

Aaa - Planta DE Filtros Morovis Sur $26,350 PR Jesus Ortiz $26,351 IL Wilmer Joel Cruz Mejia $26,355 AL Rosenwach Group, INC. $26,334 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Carlos Sanchez 4 insp. Olathe, KS Arc Contracting of Wisconsin, INC. 4 insp. Appleton, WI Jose Valdez 4 insp. Lubbock, TX Markwed Excavating, INC. 4 insp. Bismarck, ND

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aaa - Planta DE Filtros Morovis Sur
Morovis, PR
2 inspections $26,350
Jesus Ortiz
Urbana, IL
2 inspections $26,351
Bath Fitter South Florida, LLC
Deerfield Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Wilmer Joel Cruz Mejia
Odenville, AL
3 inspections $26,355
Rosenwach Group, INC.
New York, NY
2 inspections $26,334

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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 Triangle Grading & Paving, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Triangle Grading & Paving, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 4 inspections, including 8 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 Triangle Grading & Paving, INC. have? ▼
Triangle Grading & Paving, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,345.
How many OSHA inspections has Triangle Grading & Paving, INC. had? ▼
Triangle Grading & Paving, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-09 and the most recent on 2011-11-14. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Triangle Grading & Paving, INC.? ▼
Triangle Grading & Paving, INC. has been assessed $26,345 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $34,900 (a 24.5% reduction).
Does Triangle Grading & Paving, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Triangle Grading & Paving, INC. has 8 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 Triangle Grading & Paving, INC. operate in? ▼
Triangle Grading & Paving, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238990). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Triangle Grading & Paving, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Triangle Grading & Paving, INC. ranks #12,553 (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 Triangle Grading & Paving, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Triangle Grading & Paving, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $26,345 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (3.9x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rosenwach Group, INC. in New York, NY is a similar construction employer with $26,334 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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