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Vanguardia Construction Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Vanguardia Construction Corporation ranks #6,028 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty77% serious
$44,570
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#6,028
of 99,447 penalized employers

Vanguardia Construction Corporation in Hampton, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $44,570. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Vanguardia Construction Corporation 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 7.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,028 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, D Peck Roofing, Inc. in Fort Myers, FL is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.3
violations per inspection
77.3%
of violations were serious
#6,028
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.3 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 Vanguardia Construction Corporation runs far above peers (6.6x 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

$44,570 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Vanguardia Construction Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.009.218.427.536.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedANTONIO AGUILAR ALVA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DWC CONTRACTING, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9POMPTON LAKES DPW GA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 181-JP CONTRACTING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35A&E MASONRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20R & R FABRICATORS & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EDGE FRAMERS AND INT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7HIGHLEVEL GROUP INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CARLOS ARROYO DBA CA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16HERNANDEZ ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DORANCE JOHNSON CONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11EL PASO A.R.C. ELECT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FORTRESS FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1AZTEC STEEL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2J & D FRAMING CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PARA CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4KR CONTRACTOR LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MOORE PAINTING & REM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ALARIS CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Vanguardia Construct…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22
Vanguardia Construction Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Vanguardia Construction Corporation in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Vanguardia Construction Corporation is the #1,437 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($44,570).

How Vanguardia Construction Corporation Compares

Vanguardia Construction Corporation's 7.33 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 (6.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-03-12

Last Inspection

2023-05-24

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,857

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 7.3 violations per visit. That's $14,857 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

77.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

4.5% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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

$44,570

Current Penalty Amount

$44,570

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Vanguardia Construction Corporation compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Vanguardia Construction Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 22 3.3
Total Penalty $44,570 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,857 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Vanguardia Construction Corporation, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($44,570 here).

Allied Brothers Construction INC. $44,550 NY Venture Corporation $44,600 KS Bobby Campbell Roofing, INC. $44,508 FL Commercial Forming CORP South $44,500 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Antonio Aguilar Alva 3 insp. Pickerington, OH DWC Contracting, LLC. 3 insp. Gainesville, FL Graham Construction 3 insp. Ocean Springs, MS Pompton Lakes DPW Garage 3 insp. Pompton Lakes, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

AJD Flooring Corp
New Rochelle, NY
0 inspections $0
Allied Brothers Construction INC.
Montebello, NY
2 inspections $44,550
GA Flooring
Piscataway, NJ
0 inspections $0
Venture Corporation
Dresden, KS
2 inspections $44,600
D Peck Roofing, Inc.
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 Vanguardia Construction Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Vanguardia Construction Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 3 inspections, including 17 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 Vanguardia Construction Corporation have? ▼
Vanguardia Construction Corporation has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $44,570.
How many OSHA inspections has Vanguardia Construction Corporation had? ▼
Vanguardia Construction Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-03-12 and the most recent on 2023-05-24. This averages 7.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Vanguardia Construction Corporation? ▼
Vanguardia Construction Corporation has been assessed $44,570 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Vanguardia Construction Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Vanguardia Construction Corporation has 17 serious violations, and 1 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 Vanguardia Construction Corporation operate in? ▼
Vanguardia Construction Corporation 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 Vanguardia Construction Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Vanguardia Construction Corporation ranks #6,028 (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 Vanguardia Construction Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Vanguardia Construction Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $44,570 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (6.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, D Peck Roofing, Inc. 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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