Construction · San Diego, CA

W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California ranks #550 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty75% serious
$199,375
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#550
of 99,447 penalized employers

W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California in San Diego, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $199,375. 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.E. O'neil Construction Company of California 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #550 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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, Siteworks Contracting Corp. in Mount Vernon, NY is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#550
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California runs far above peers (29.5x 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

$199,375 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($199,375) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $199,375 $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.E. O'neil Construction Company of California.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.97.013.019.125.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW ZYLAND CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALEXANDER HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9QUICK CARPENTRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CASTANEDA CARPENTRY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MIGUEL MARTINEZ CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KM HOMES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALLIED BROTHERS CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THOMAS BARNES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24A & C CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JUAN MAINATO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AGILE CONSTRUCTION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17EVANS ROOFING AND GU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GRUNDMAN MECHANICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BLUEWATER CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PIERCE CONTRACTING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BELLVIEW PUMP SALES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MPS CONSTRUCTION COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MALONE PROPERTIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROAD CONTRACTOR CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROBERT BINNS ROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4W.E. O'neil Construc…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.E. O'neil Construction Company of California in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California sits at penalty rank #154 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($199,375 assessed).

How W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California Compares

W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California's 2.00 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 far above peers (29.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-09-04

Last Inspection

2025-12-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$99,688

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $99,688 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

1

Willful

25.0% 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

$199,375

Current Penalty Amount

$199,375

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $199,375 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $99,688 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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.E. O'neil Construction Company of California safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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.E. O'neil Construction Company of California have?
W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $199,375.
How many OSHA inspections has W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California had?
W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-09-04 and the most recent on 2025-12-03. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California?
W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California has been assessed $199,375 in current OSHA penalties.
Does W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California has 3 serious violations, 1 willful 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.E. O'neil Construction Company of California operate in?
W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236116). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California ranks #550 (the top 1% 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.E. O'neil Construction Company of California's safety record compare to industry average?
W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California's total OSHA penalty of $199,375 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (29.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Siteworks Contracting Corp. in Mount Vernon, NY 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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