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Western States Contracting, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western States Contracting, INC. has a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 16 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty53% serious
$577,646
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
16
OSHA inspections
#75
of 100,495 penalized employers

Western States Contracting, INC. in Las Vegas, NV has been the subject of 16 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $577,646. 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 States Contracting, INC. 16 times over 15 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 1.1 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 9 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 runs far above peers (8.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Renewal by Anderson in Tempe, AZ is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.1
violations per inspection
52.9%
of violations were serious
100%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Western States Contracting, INC. runs far above peers (85.6x 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

$577,646 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($577,646) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $577,646 $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

What the Data Says About Western States Contracting, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Western States Contracting, INC. in Las Vegas, NV includes 16 OSHA inspections and 17 violations, translating to 1.06 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 9 (52.9%) were classified as serious, 1 (5.9%) as willful, and 7 (41.2%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $621,746 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $577,646 - a 7.1% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $36,103. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs far above peers (85.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-04-13 to 2025-02-28, a window of roughly 15 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

16

First Inspection

2010-04-13

Last Inspection

2025-02-28

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$36,103

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 16 inspections over 15 years, averaging 1.1 violations per visit. That's $36,103 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

52.9% of total

1

Willful

5.9% of total

7

Repeat

41.2% 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

$621,746

Current Penalty Amount

$577,646

Penalty Reduction

7.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $44,100 from the initial assessment of $621,746. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Western States Contracting, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Western States Contracting, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 16 2.0
Violations 17 3.3
Total Penalty $577,646 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $36,103 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western States Contracting, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Western States Contracting, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 16 inspections, including 9 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 Western States Contracting, INC. have? ▼
Western States Contracting, INC. has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 1 willful, and 7 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $577,646.
How many OSHA inspections has Western States Contracting, INC. had? ▼
Western States Contracting, INC. has had 16 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-13 and the most recent on 2025-02-28. This averages 1.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Western States Contracting, INC.? ▼
Western States Contracting, INC. has been assessed $577,646 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $621,746 (a 7.1% reduction).
Does Western States Contracting, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Western States Contracting, INC. has 9 serious violations, 1 willful violations, and 7 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 States Contracting, INC. operate in? ▼
Western States Contracting, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Western States Contracting, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Western States Contracting, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $577,646 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (85.6x the average). The employer has 16 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Renewal by Anderson in Tempe, AZ is a similar construction employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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