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W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,844
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#35,793
of 100,495 penalized employers

W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC in Las Vegas, NV has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,844. 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. Richardson Builders, LLC 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in just 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection - fewer than typical. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper 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 runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Weinmann Painting INC in Portland, OR is another construction employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $840 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
64%
of penalized employers rank lower

How W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$9,844 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC

The federal enforcement record for W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC in Las Vegas, NV includes 4 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.25 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $9,844 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $9,844 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,461. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-07-30 to 2023-04-18, a window of roughly 5 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2018-07-30

Last Inspection

2023-04-18

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,461

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $2,461 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

$9,844

Current Penalty Amount

$9,844

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $9,844 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,461 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 4 inspections, including 1 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 W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC have? ▼
W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,844.
How many OSHA inspections has W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC had? ▼
W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-07-30 and the most recent on 2023-04-18. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC? ▼
W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC has been assessed $9,844 in current OSHA penalties.
Does W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC 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 W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC operate in? ▼
W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
W. a. Richardson Builders, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $9,844 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Weinmann Painting INC in Portland, OR is a similar construction employer with $840 in current penalties.

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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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