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Western States Contracting, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western States Contracting, INC. ranks #75 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 16 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty53% serious
$577,646
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
16
OSHA inspections
#75
of 99,447 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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 (7.9x 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
#75
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 16 OSHA inspections (1.1 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 Western States Contracting, INC. runs far above peers (85.4x 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 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 ($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

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 States Contracting, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both14.915.51616.617.1021.843.665.487.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWALSH CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 1CLANCY & THEYS CONST…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 0PACIFIC BORING INC, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 0BUTTERNUTS TN HIGHWA…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 11EDDIE AXNER CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 9JORDAN FOSTER CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 13PIONEER GENERAL CONT…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 1CLOSNER CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 7THE WHITING-TURNER C…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 5SELLEN CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 5NAN INC, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 25MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 12FORT MYER CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 25PARAMOUNT BUILDERS, …, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 44TOWN OF OXFORD, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 83ELMER'S CRANE AND DO…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 12DRAGADOS USA /FLATIR…, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 2MOLON EXCAVATING INC, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 22NYSOGS, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 9TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 42Western States Contr…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 17
Western States Contracting, INC. has 16 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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 States Contracting, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Western States Contracting, INC. sits at penalty rank #23 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($577,646 assessed).

How Western States Contracting, INC. Compares

Western States Contracting, INC.'s 1.06 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 (85.4x the sector average).

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 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Western States Contracting, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 16 2.0
Violations 17 3.3
Total Penalty $577,646 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $36,103 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Western States Contracting, INC., both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($577,646 here).

Bacilio Rios $584,804 WI Polo Masonry Builders, INC. $565,474 IL Guelsin Lima DBA Extreme Roofing and Siding LLC $594,360 NJ Jasper Contractors, INC. $550,800 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (16 inspections here).

Walsh Construction Company 16 insp. Chicago, IL Clancy & Theys Construction Company 16 insp. Norfolk, VA Pacific Boring INC 16 insp. Prunedale, CA Butternuts TN Highway Dept 16 insp. Gilbertsville, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Renewal by Anderson
Tempe, AZ
0 inspections $0
Village Concrete
Manassas, VA
0 inspections $0
Larino Masonry- Council Towers VI
West Nyack, NY
0 inspections $0
Bacilio Rios
Appleton, WI
2 inspections $584,804
Comfort Systems of Virginia
Chesapeake, VA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Western States Contracting, 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 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 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Western States Contracting, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Western States Contracting, INC. ranks #75 (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 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 $6,767 per employer (85.4x 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.
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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