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Van Buskirk Construction, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Van Buskirk Construction, LLC ranks #37,934 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$9,045
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#37,934
of 99,447 penalized employers

Van Buskirk Construction, LLC in Sioux Falls, SD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,045. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Van Buskirk Construction, LLC 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,934 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Home-Tech Consolidated in Fort Myers, FL is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#37,934
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Van Buskirk Construction, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Van Buskirk Construction, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$9,045 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Van Buskirk Construction, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.36.11013.817.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDESOUZA FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MILLENNIUM REINFORCI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3J&F CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15FOUR SEASONS HEATING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LZ ZIMMERMAN'S CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHARLES PISIK, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GRM FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6J. ROGERO CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GRT CONSTRUCTION, IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HERITAGE ROOFING SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15NORCAL PAINTERS INCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17EUROTECH CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ALEXANDRE DO AMARAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LUIS SEGOVIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLONIAL ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VILLA CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ANTONIO ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CARLSON LATH AND PLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4B & W HOME IMPROVEME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BAKER ELECTRIC INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Van Buskirk Construc…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Van Buskirk Construction, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Van Buskirk Construction, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Van Buskirk Construction, LLC sits at penalty rank #10,659 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($9,045 assessed).

How Van Buskirk Construction, LLC Compares

Van Buskirk Construction, LLC's 3.00 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-11-13

Last Inspection

2024-07-19

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,523

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $4,523 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$16,326

Current Penalty Amount

$9,045

Penalty Reduction

44.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,281 from the initial assessment of $16,326. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Van Buskirk Construction, LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Van Buskirk Construction, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $9,045 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,523 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Van Buskirk Construction, LLC, both outside SD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,045 here).

Bear Homes, LLC. $9,045 WI 71 Construction $9,041 WY Linco Construction CO., INC. $9,041 TX Alexander Metals INC $9,040 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Desouza Framing, INC. 2 insp. Saint Johns, FL Millennium Reinforcing INC 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA J&F Construction LLC 2 insp. East Peoria, IL Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bear Homes, LLC.
Salem, WI
2 inspections $9,045
Knife River Corporation
American Fork, UT
0 inspections $0
71 Construction
Casper, WY
2 inspections $9,041
Lamson Construction
Galveston, TX
1 inspections $1,750
Home-Tech Consolidated
Fort Myers, FL
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 Van Buskirk Construction, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Van Buskirk Construction, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Van Buskirk Construction, LLC have? ▼
Van Buskirk Construction, LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,045.
How many OSHA inspections has Van Buskirk Construction, LLC had? ▼
Van Buskirk Construction, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-11-13 and the most recent on 2024-07-19. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Van Buskirk Construction, LLC? ▼
Van Buskirk Construction, LLC has been assessed $9,045 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,326 (a 44.6% reduction).
Does Van Buskirk Construction, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Van Buskirk Construction, LLC has 4 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 Van Buskirk Construction, LLC operate in? ▼
Van Buskirk Construction, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Van Buskirk Construction, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Van Buskirk Construction, LLC ranks #37,934 (the upper 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 Van Buskirk Construction, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Van Buskirk Construction, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $9,045 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Home-Tech Consolidated in Fort Myers, FL is a similar construction employer with $0 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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