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West Valley Construction Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Valley Construction Company, INC. ranks #19,113 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$18,560
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,113
of 99,447 penalized employers

West Valley Construction Company, INC. in Chico, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,560. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected West Valley Construction Company, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,113 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Juan Medina in Keller, TX is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $18,560 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#19,113
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 West Valley Construction Company, INC. runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$18,560 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 West Valley Construction Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.06.311.516.721.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLESSARD BROTHERS CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15C.R.H. ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JD CANDLER ROOFING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20NORRIS BROS. EXCAVAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TOWNSHIP OF EAST WIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PRATE ROOFING & INST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NAVY CONTRACTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HUBBARD CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BOROUGH OF BERNARDSV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8D & J ENTERPRISES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RUSSELL BANKSTON CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CHRIS MORRIS DBA CHR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16ELFEGO LOPEZ HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10VALERIE BURGESS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OUTDOOR INSTALLATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GUSTAVO SANTOS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ORTEGA CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUPERIOR DEVELOPMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SOLID CONTRACTORS IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KOLBE STRIPING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4West Valley Construc…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
West Valley Construction Company, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

West Valley Construction Company, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: West Valley Construction Company, INC. is the #4,768 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($18,560).

How West Valley Construction Company, INC. Compares

West Valley Construction Company, INC.'s 1.00 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-10-11

Last Inspection

2024-10-16

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,280

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $9,280 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$18,560

Current Penalty Amount

$18,560

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How West Valley Construction Company, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric West Valley Construction Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $18,560 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,280 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for West Valley Construction Company, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,560 here).

Juan Medina $18,560 TX SBS Construction and Engineering LLC $18,561 NM Richard y. Johnson & Son, INC. $18,563 DE John Green, DBA Honest and Reliable Construction $18,564 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lessard Brothers Construction, INC. 2 insp. Lewiston, ME C.R.H. Roofing LLC 2 insp. Columbia Station, OH JD Candler Roofing Company 2 insp. Grand Blanc, MI Norris Bros. Excavating LLC 2 insp. Crossville, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

A. Teichert & Son, INC.
Sacramento, CA
4 inspections $18,560
Juan Medina
Keller, TX
3 inspections $18,560
SBS Construction and Engineering LLC
Albuquerque, NM
3 inspections $18,561
Richard y. Johnson & Son, INC.
Milford, DE
2 inspections $18,563
John Green, DBA Honest and Reliable Construction
Syracuse, NY
2 inspections $18,564

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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 West Valley Construction Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, West Valley Construction Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 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 West Valley Construction Company, INC. have? ▼
West Valley Construction Company, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,560.
How many OSHA inspections has West Valley Construction Company, INC. had? ▼
West Valley Construction Company, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-10-11 and the most recent on 2024-10-16. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West Valley Construction Company, INC.? ▼
West Valley Construction Company, INC. has been assessed $18,560 in current OSHA penalties.
Does West Valley Construction Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. West Valley Construction Company, INC. 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 West Valley Construction Company, INC. operate in? ▼
West Valley Construction Company, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237990). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does West Valley Construction Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, West Valley Construction Company, INC. ranks #19,113 (the top quarter 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 West Valley Construction Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
West Valley Construction Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $18,560 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Juan Medina in Keller, TX is a similar construction employer with $18,560 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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