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Turner Construction Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Turner Construction Company has a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 14 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty63% serious
$14,000
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
14
OSHA inspections
#26,105
of 100,495 penalized employers

Turner Construction Company in Washington, DC has been the subject of 14 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Turner Construction Company 14 times over 15 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 0.6 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 far above peers (7.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Cci Companies, INC. in Lowville, NY is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,000 in current penalties.

0.6
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
74%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Turner Construction Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Turner Construction Company runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$14,000 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Turner Construction Company

The federal enforcement record for Turner Construction Company in Washington, DC includes 14 OSHA inspections and 8 violations, translating to 0.57 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (62.5%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $42,800 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $14,000 - a 67.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,000. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-07-15 to 2025-03-25, a window of roughly 15 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

14

First Inspection

2010-07-15

Last Inspection

2025-03-25

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 14 inspections over 15 years, averaging 0.6 violations per visit. That's $1,000 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$42,800

Current Penalty Amount

$14,000

Penalty Reduction

67.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $28,800 from the initial assessment of $42,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Turner Construction Company compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Turner Construction Company Industry Avg
Inspections 14 2.0
Violations 8 3.3
Total Penalty $14,000 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,000 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turner Construction Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Turner Construction Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 14 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 Turner Construction Company have? ▼
Turner Construction Company has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Turner Construction Company had? ▼
Turner Construction Company has had 14 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-15 and the most recent on 2025-03-25. This averages 0.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Turner Construction Company? ▼
Turner Construction Company has been assessed $14,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,800 (a 67.3% reduction).
Does Turner Construction Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Turner Construction Company has 5 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 Turner Construction Company operate in? ▼
Turner Construction Company operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Turner Construction Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Turner Construction Company's total OSHA penalty of $14,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 14 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cci Companies, INC. in Lowville, NY is a similar construction employer with $14,000 in current penalties.

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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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