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W. a. Klinger, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), W. a. Klinger, INC. ranks #75,868 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 12 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$2,064
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
12
OSHA inspections
#75,868
of 99,447 penalized employers

W. a. Klinger, INC. in Sioux City, IA has been the subject of 12 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,064. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected W. a. Klinger, INC. 12 times over 15 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 0.4 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,868 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 runs far above peers (6.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Star Construction & Development in Decatur, GA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.4
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#75,868
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 12 OSHA inspections (0.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How W. a. Klinger, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows W. a. Klinger, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$2,064 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 W. a. Klinger, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both11.912.01212.012.109.218.427.636.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJPC GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 6BURKE CONSTRUCTION G…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 4TESTING SERVICE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 6E.E. AUSTIN & SON, I…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 12ARKEL CONSTRUCTORS, …, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 2TURNER INDUSTRIES GR…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 1UNIVERSAL WALLBOARD …, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 5REISS MASONRY CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 19CAPITOL ROOFING INC, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 35PERRY CONSTRUCTION G…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 7GILBANE BUILDING COM…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 0FRANJO CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 9THE PENTA BUILDING G…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 1HOLDER CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 0WINZY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 6GUSTAVO RODRIGUEZ, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 34PIPE JACKING UNLIMIT…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 1PELCO BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 6PEPPER CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 1T&D TRENCHLESS, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 0W. a. Klinger, INC., OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 5
W. a. Klinger, INC. has 12 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

W. a. Klinger, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, W. a. Klinger, INC. sits at penalty rank #24,450 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($2,064 assessed).

How W. a. Klinger, INC. Compares

W. a. Klinger, INC.'s 0.42 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 below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

12

First Inspection

2010-01-12

Last Inspection

2025-05-22

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$172

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 12 inspections over 15 years, averaging 0.4 violations per visit. That's $172 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$4,125

Current Penalty Amount

$2,064

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,061 from the initial assessment of $4,125. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How W. a. Klinger, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric W. a. Klinger, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 12 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $2,064 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $172 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,064 here).

Sanchez United Contracting, INC. $2,063 TX Quigg Bros INC $2,063 WA Garner Electric CO $2,065 OR Shelbeck Excavation LLC $2,065 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (12 inspections here).

JPC Group, INC. 12 insp. Philadelphia, PA Burke Construction Group, INC. 12 insp. Las Vegas, NV Testing Service Corporation& 12 insp. Campton Hills, IL E.E. Austin & Son, INC. 12 insp. Erie, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Star Construction & Development
Decatur, GA
0 inspections $0
Sanchez United Contracting, INC.
Mission, TX
2 inspections $2,063
Quigg Bros INC
Aberdeen, WA
2 inspections $2,063
Hilsabeck Schacht, INC.
Oskaloosa, IA
2 inspections $2,063
Garner Electric CO
Hillsboro, OR
4 inspections $2,065

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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 W. a. Klinger, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, W. a. Klinger, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 12 inspections, including 4 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 W. a. Klinger, INC. have? ▼
W. a. Klinger, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,064.
How many OSHA inspections has W. a. Klinger, INC. had? ▼
W. a. Klinger, INC. has had 12 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-12 and the most recent on 2025-05-22. This averages 0.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for W. a. Klinger, INC.? ▼
W. a. Klinger, INC. has been assessed $2,064 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,125 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does W. a. Klinger, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. W. a. Klinger, INC. 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 W. a. Klinger, INC. operate in? ▼
W. a. Klinger, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does W. a. Klinger, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, W. a. Klinger, INC. ranks #75,868 (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 W. a. Klinger, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
W. a. Klinger, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,064 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 12 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Star Construction & Development in Decatur, GA 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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