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Western Frame CO INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western Frame CO INC. ranks #76,949 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,985
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#76,949
of 99,447 penalized employers

Western Frame CO INC. in Shafter, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,985. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Western Frame CO INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,949 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, J Deufel Construction Services, INC. in Crescent City, CA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,985 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#76,949
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Western Frame CO INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Western Frame CO INC. runs well below peers (0.29x 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

$1,985 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% 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 Western Frame CO INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.35.49.513.617.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSEMINOLE EQUIPMENT, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ASPETTI CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALEJANDRO SILVA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9COAST TO COAST GENER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JACKSONVILLE MARINE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17MANDT CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16AA RIBEIRO CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NGG HOME IMPROVEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10P.S. MARCATO ELEVATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ACC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ANCHOR WOOD FRAMING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TOMAS MORENO-VARGAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MAURA BUILDINGS, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DAVID YL CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10POWER COMPONENT SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AA DARWIN EXTERIOR, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GOLDEN DORADO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KCJ CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BILTWISE STRUCTURES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEJIA CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Western Frame CO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Western Frame CO INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Western Frame CO INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Western Frame CO INC. ranks #24,948 at $1,985 current penalty.

How Western Frame CO INC. Compares

Western Frame CO INC.'s 1.50 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 (0.29x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-06-27

Last Inspection

2022-09-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$993

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $993 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

2

Repeat

66.7% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$2,435

Current Penalty Amount

$1,985

Penalty Reduction

18.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $450 from the initial assessment of $2,435. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Western Frame CO INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Western Frame CO INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $1,985 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $993 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Western Frame CO INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,985 here).

H. H. Hunt Homes Hampton Roads, LLC $1,985 VA Chippewa Valley Excavating LLC $1,986 WI JCV Construction LLC $1,986 VA Regino Oloarte $1,982 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Seminole Equipment, INC. 2 insp. Richmond Hill, GA Aspetti CORP. 2 insp. Edison, NJ Alejandro Silva 2 insp. Bridgeville, DE Coast to Coast General Contractors 2 insp. Miami Beach, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

H. H. Hunt Homes Hampton Roads, LLC
Newport News, VA
2 inspections $1,985
Scott Keighley Construction, INC.
Oxnard, CA
2 inspections $1,985
J Deufel Construction Services, INC.
Crescent City, CA
2 inspections $1,985
Inland Empire Roofing Company
Riverside, CA
2 inspections $1,985
Gonsalves & Santucci, INC. DBA Conco
Walnut Creek, CA
2 inspections $1,985

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What to do with this record

Use Western Frame CO INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Western Frame CO INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Western Frame CO INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 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 Western Frame CO INC. have? ▼
Western Frame CO INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,985.
How many OSHA inspections has Western Frame CO INC. had? ▼
Western Frame CO INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-06-27 and the most recent on 2022-09-03. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Western Frame CO INC.? ▼
Western Frame CO INC. has been assessed $1,985 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,435 (a 18.5% reduction).
Does Western Frame CO INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Western Frame CO INC. has 0 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Western Frame CO INC. operate in? ▼
Western Frame CO INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Western Frame CO INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Western Frame CO INC. ranks #76,949 (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 Western Frame CO INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Western Frame CO INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,985 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, J Deufel Construction Services, INC. in Crescent City, CA is a similar construction employer with $1,985 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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