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Venter Spooner INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Venter Spooner INC. ranks #88,995 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$800
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#88,995
of 99,447 penalized employers

Venter Spooner INC. in Des Moines, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Venter Spooner INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,995 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Mid Michigan Eaves & Remodeling INC in Mount Pleasant, MI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $800 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#88,995
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Venter Spooner INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Venter Spooner INC. runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$800 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Venter Spooner INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.915.723.631.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKAMPHUIS PIPELINE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PHIL COUSINEAU, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ADAN MONROY-MONROY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GULF WESTERN ROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EMPACT CONCRETE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MICHIGAN SYNTHETIC D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30BEST FLORIDA CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ERIK RAMIREZ PEREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DAVIS CONSTRUCTION CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LJ SHROCK CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3J & L MASONRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JOSE VIDAL CRUZ SARA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16TONY SCROGGS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JOSLIN CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FINISHING TOUCH MOUL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RAUL SANDOVAL CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOBERG CONTRACTING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OSCAR QUIRINO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHICAGO FIREPLACE & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16RAM CONCRETE PUMPING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Venter Spooner INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Venter Spooner INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Venter Spooner INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Venter Spooner INC. sits at penalty rank #29,356 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($800 assessed).

How Venter Spooner INC. Compares

Venter Spooner INC.'s 0.50 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 below peers (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-02-23

Last Inspection

2013-01-15

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $400 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$2,000

Current Penalty Amount

$800

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,200 from the initial assessment of $2,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Venter Spooner INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $800 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $400 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Venter Spooner INC., both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($800 here).

MSR Pros INC $800 OR CVM Electric, INC. $800 NY TLC Pro Roofing LLC $800 TN Palmer Roofing $800 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Kamphuis Pipeline CO. 2 insp. Tappen, ND Phil Cousineau 2 insp. Manlius, NY Adan Monroy-Monroy 2 insp. Braselton, GA Gulf Western Roofing & Sheet Metal, INC 2 insp. Naples, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gifford Construction, INC.
Redding, CA
11 inspections $800
Michigan Masonry Corporation
Grand Rapids, MI
2 inspections $800
Thomas J. Moyle, JR., Incorporated
Houghton, MI
9 inspections $800
Northshore Exteriors LLC
Traverse City, MI
2 inspections $800
Mid Michigan Eaves & Remodeling INC
Mount Pleasant, MI
2 inspections $800

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What to do with this record

Use Venter Spooner INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Venter Spooner INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Venter Spooner INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Venter Spooner INC. have? ▼
Venter Spooner INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $800.
How many OSHA inspections has Venter Spooner INC. had? ▼
Venter Spooner INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-23 and the most recent on 2013-01-15. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Venter Spooner INC.? ▼
Venter Spooner INC. has been assessed $800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,000 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Venter Spooner INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Venter Spooner INC. has 1 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 Venter Spooner INC. operate in? ▼
Venter Spooner INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238350). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Venter Spooner INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Venter Spooner INC. ranks #88,995 (the lower 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 Venter Spooner INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Venter Spooner INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $800 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mid Michigan Eaves & Remodeling INC in Mount Pleasant, MI is a similar construction employer with $800 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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