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United Painters, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Painters, INC. ranks #5,517 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$47,522
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#5,517
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Painters, INC. in North Wales, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,522. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected United Painters, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,517 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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, Martha Daniela Abarca in Wichita, KS is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $47,523 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#5,517
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How United Painters, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows United Painters, INC. runs far above peers (7.0x 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

$47,522 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 United Painters, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKONKO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28SP&K CONSTRUCTION, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ASSOCIATED SCAFFOLDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FREEDOM FOREVER COLO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PINNACLE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ROCKVILLE CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34LARRY MCWATERS & ASS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MAC JOHNSON ROOFING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OLYMPIC MARKETING GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HERITAGE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JGS CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CFC GENERAL CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GILBERTO JUAREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10REDLINE ELECTRICAL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ATLAS CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FRANCISCO CAZARES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROOFING CONCEPTS UNL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MICHAEL A. PRATE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32CHAMPION STEEL LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6J E DIXON INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7United Painters, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
United Painters, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

United Painters, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: United Painters, INC. is the #1,324 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($47,522).

How United Painters, INC. Compares

United Painters, INC.'s 9.00 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 far above peers (7.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-04-30

Last Inspection

2025-04-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,761

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $23,761 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

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

$47,522

Current Penalty Amount

$47,522

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric United Painters, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 18 3.3
Total Penalty $47,522 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $23,761 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for United Painters, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($47,522 here).

Martha Daniela Abarca $47,523 KS Don & Sons Contracting LLC $47,500 MI Cabrera Construction $47,450 OH Hopewell Township Public Works $47,600 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Konko LLC 2 insp. Stamford, CT SP&K Construction, INC. 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Associated Scaffolding Company, INC. 2 insp. Raleigh, NC Freedom Forever Colorado, LLC 2 insp. Aurora, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Martha Daniela Abarca
Wichita, KS
3 inspections $47,523
Concrete Foundations INC.
Gretna, VA
1 inspections $0
Circle Bar T Demolition & Grading, Inc.
Camden, SC
0 inspections $0
Don & Sons Contracting LLC
Romeo, MI
2 inspections $47,500
Three M Drywall, Inc.
Temecula, CA
0 inspections $0

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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 United Painters, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United Painters, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 18 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 United Painters, INC. have? ▼
United Painters, INC. has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,522.
How many OSHA inspections has United Painters, INC. had? ▼
United Painters, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-04-30 and the most recent on 2025-04-30. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Painters, INC.? ▼
United Painters, INC. has been assessed $47,522 in current OSHA penalties.
Does United Painters, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United Painters, INC. has 18 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 United Painters, INC. operate in? ▼
United Painters, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238320). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does United Painters, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, United Painters, INC. ranks #5,517 (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 United Painters, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United Painters, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $47,522 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (7.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Martha Daniela Abarca in Wichita, KS is a similar construction employer with $47,523 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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