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Ward & Burke Tunneling INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ward & Burke Tunneling INC. ranks #75,733 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,085
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#75,733
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ward & Burke Tunneling INC. in San Diego, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,085. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ward & Burke Tunneling INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,733 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, City Ventures Construction INC. in Santa Rosa, CA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,085 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#75,733
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ward & Burke Tunneling INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ward & Burke Tunneling 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

$2,085 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 Ward & Burke Tunneling INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.57.510.513.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBB FRAME LLC DBA FRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MH1 CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NOCE ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6THE ROOFING GUYS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JUPITER METAL ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ANGEL ARGUETA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 74 X 4 GENERAL CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHAPMAN CANOPY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FRANCISCO ESQUIVEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ARMANDO GALVAN LEOS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8API GROUP INC. DBA A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NASSAL CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STYRLING CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GLOBAL IRON WORKS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HILARIO DOMINGUEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RB FRAMING CONTRACTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FASTWAY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OELRICH CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GLOBAL SPECIALTY CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6REALTO CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Ward & Burke Tunneli…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Ward & Burke Tunneling INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Ward & Burke Tunneling INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ward & Burke Tunneling INC. ranks #24,392 at $2,085 current penalty.

How Ward & Burke Tunneling INC. Compares

Ward & Burke Tunneling INC.'s 3.00 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

2

First Inspection

2022-06-21

Last Inspection

2022-08-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,043

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,043 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$2,085

Current Penalty Amount

$2,085

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Ward & Burke Tunneling INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ward & Burke Tunneling INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $2,085 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,043 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ward & Burke Tunneling INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,085 here).

Geovanny Castenada $2,085 TX Custom Ornamental Iron $2,084 VA Pedrick Sitework Contractors, LLC $2,084 PA Merit Electric Company $2,083 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

BB Frame LLC DBA Frame Q LLC, AS Successor to Frame Q LLC, and Juan Quevedo 2 insp. Palisades Park, NJ MH1 Construction, LLC 2 insp. Waterbury, CT Noce Enterprises, INC. 2 insp. Brunswick, OH The Roofing Guys 2 insp. Cicero, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Geovanny Castenada
LA Porte, TX
2 inspections $2,085
City Ventures Construction INC.
Santa Rosa, CA
2 inspections $2,085
Beyond Broadband Solutions, Inc.
Dallas, TX
0 inspections $0
Stephon's Painting
Caledonia, MI
0 inspections $0
Corrpro Companies, Inc.
Glendale, AZ
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 Ward & Burke Tunneling INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ward & Burke Tunneling INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ward & Burke Tunneling INC. have? ▼
Ward & Burke Tunneling INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,085.
How many OSHA inspections has Ward & Burke Tunneling INC. had? ▼
Ward & Burke Tunneling INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-06-21 and the most recent on 2022-08-23. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ward & Burke Tunneling INC.? ▼
Ward & Burke Tunneling INC. has been assessed $2,085 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Ward & Burke Tunneling INC. operate in? ▼
Ward & Burke Tunneling INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ward & Burke Tunneling INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ward & Burke Tunneling INC. ranks #75,733 (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 Ward & Burke Tunneling INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ward & Burke Tunneling INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,085 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, City Ventures Construction INC. in Santa Rosa, CA is a similar construction employer with $2,085 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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