Construction · Lancaster, PA

Wohlsen Construction Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wohlsen Construction Company ranks #39,883 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 6 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$8,464
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #39,883
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wohlsen Construction Company in Lancaster, PA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,464. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wohlsen Construction Company 6 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,883 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $872 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. For comparison, Mister Sewer Plumbing & HVAC in Lawrence, PA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #39,883
of 99,447 penalized employers: $872
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 87/100

B OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $872 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($872 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Wohlsen Construction C…

$8,464
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Wohlsen Construction Company runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$8,464 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Wohlsen Construction Company.

Wohlsen Construction Company has 6 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.

Wohlsen Construction Company in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Wohlsen Construction Company ranks #11,311 at $8,464 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Wohlsen Construction Company ranks #12,759 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($872).

Combined federal exposure here: $8,464 OSHA penalties plus $872 WHD back wages (9.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Wohlsen Construction Company Compares

Wohlsen Construction Company's 0.50 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-11-02

Last Inspection

2018-11-28

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,411

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 6 inspections over 8 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,411 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

33.3% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$12,301

Current Penalty Amount

$8,464

Penalty Reduction

31.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$9,336

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,837 from the initial assessment of $12,301. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$872

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$291

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$872

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Wohlsen Construction Company owed $872 in back wages to 3 employees across 1 case and 6 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric	Wohlsen Construction Company	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	2.0
Violations	3	3.3
Total Penalty	$8,464	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,411	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wohlsen Construction Company, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,464 here).

Joe Bandy & Son, INC. $8,464 VA Cityline Contracting INC. $8,464 NJ S&M Sakamoto INC $8,462 HI Sergio Garcia $8,460 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

JJS Cleaning and Painting Services LLC 6 insp. Lincoln, NE Carlson Enterprises, LLC 6 insp. Jacksonville, FL Mercer, Fraser Company 6 insp. Fortuna, CA Legacy Specialties, INC. 6 insp. Reno, NV

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What to do with this record

Use Wohlsen Construction Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Wohlsen Construction Company against Mister Sewer Plumbing & HVAC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Wohlsen Construction Company also carries $872 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Wohlsen Construction Company safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Wohlsen Construction Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 6 inspections, including 2 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 Wohlsen Construction Company have? ▼

Wohlsen Construction Company has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,464.

How many OSHA inspections has Wohlsen Construction Company had? ▼

Wohlsen Construction Company has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-02 and the most recent on 2018-11-28. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Wohlsen Construction Company? ▼

Wohlsen Construction Company has been assessed $8,464 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,301 (a 31.2% reduction). Additionally, $872 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Wohlsen Construction Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Wohlsen Construction Company has 2 serious violations, and 1 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.

Has Wohlsen Construction Company been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Wohlsen Construction Company, resulting in $872 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Wohlsen Construction Company operate in? ▼

Wohlsen Construction Company operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Wohlsen Construction Company owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Wohlsen Construction Company owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $872 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Wohlsen Construction Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wohlsen Construction Company ranks #39,883 (the upper 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 Wohlsen Construction Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Wohlsen Construction Company's total OSHA penalty of $8,464 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mister Sewer Plumbing & HVAC in Lawrence, PA 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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