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W.a. Richardson Builders, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), W.a. Richardson Builders, LLC ranks #92,157 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 15 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$535
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
15
OSHA inspections
#92,157
of 99,447 penalized employers

W.a. Richardson Builders, LLC in Las Vegas, NV has been the subject of 15 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $535. 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 15 times over 13 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,157 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 (7.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Maxum Construction of Hawaii LLC in Waikoloa, HI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $535 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#92,157
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 15 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 well below peers (0.08x 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

$535 Top 7% most affordable more affordable than 93% 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. Richardson Builders, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both13.914.51515.616.1021.843.665.487.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOWN OF OXFORD, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 83ELMER'S CRANE AND DO…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 12NYSOGS, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 9ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 6HUNTER ROBERTS CONST…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 13ALASKA UASE, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 24THE CAVE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF WOODBURY, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 54VADNAIS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 2ALBERT C KOBAYASHI INC, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 18TOWN OF LEBANON, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 77FORT MYER CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 25JKD CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 10KOESTER CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 11PACIFIC BORING INC, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 0BUTTERNUTS TN HIGHWA…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 11TURNER CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 8EDDIE AXNER CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 9SWINERTON BUILDERS, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 0W.a. Richardson Buil…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 5
W.a. Richardson Builders, LLC has 15 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. Richardson Builders, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, W.a. Richardson Builders, LLC ranks #30,647 at $535 current penalty.

How W.a. Richardson Builders, LLC Compares

W.a. Richardson Builders, LLC's 0.33 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 well below peers (0.08x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

15

First Inspection

2013-04-29

Last Inspection

2026-04-15

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$36

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 15 inspections over 13 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $36 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

$17,687

Current Penalty Amount

$535

Penalty Reduction

97.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,152 from the initial assessment of $17,687. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How W.a. Richardson Builders, LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric W.a. Richardson Builders, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 15 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $535 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $36 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for W.a. Richardson Builders, LLC, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($535 here).

Dynalectric Company $535 CA Maxum Construction of Hawaii LLC $535 HI Avi, INC. $536 CO R T Moore CO INC $536 IN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (15 inspections here).

Town of Oxford 15 insp. Oxford, CT Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC. 15 insp. Traverse City, MI Nysogs 15 insp. Albany, NY Associated Constructors LLC 15 insp. Marquette, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dynalectric Company
San Diego, CA
3 inspections $535
Maxum Construction of Hawaii LLC
Waikoloa, HI
2 inspections $535
Avi, INC.
Aurora, CO
2 inspections $536
R T Moore CO INC
Indianapolis, IN
2 inspections $536
Dominion Painting CO
Mechanicsville, VA
2 inspections $536

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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. Richardson Builders, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, W.a. Richardson Builders, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 15 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. Richardson Builders, LLC have? ▼
W.a. Richardson Builders, LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $535.
How many OSHA inspections has W.a. Richardson Builders, LLC had? ▼
W.a. Richardson Builders, LLC has had 15 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-29 and the most recent on 2026-04-15. 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 $535 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,687 (a 97.0% reduction).
Does W.a. Richardson Builders, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. W.a. Richardson Builders, 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 W.a. Richardson Builders, LLC operate in? ▼
W.a. Richardson Builders, LLC 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. Richardson Builders, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, W.a. Richardson Builders, LLC ranks #92,157 (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. Richardson Builders, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
W.a. Richardson Builders, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $535 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 15 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Maxum Construction of Hawaii LLC in Waikoloa, HI is a similar construction employer with $535 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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