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Wohlsen Construction Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wohlsen Construction Company has a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty53% serious
$21,026
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,517
of 100,495 penalized employers

Wohlsen Construction Company in Wilmington, DE has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,026. 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 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 9 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, Blue Works, Inc in Clearwater, FL is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection
52.9%
of violations were serious
84%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Wohlsen Construction Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Wohlsen Construction Company runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$21,026 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Wohlsen Construction Company

The federal enforcement record for Wohlsen Construction Company in Wilmington, DE includes 2 OSHA inspections and 17 violations, translating to 8.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 9 (52.9%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) 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 $103,576 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $21,026 - a 79.7% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $10,513. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2022-03-31 to 2022-10-03, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-03-31

Last Inspection

2022-10-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,513

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $10,513 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

52.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

47.1% 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

$103,576

Current Penalty Amount

$21,026

Penalty Reduction

79.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $82,550 from the initial assessment of $103,576. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Wohlsen Construction Company compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wohlsen Construction Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 17 3.3
Total Penalty $21,026 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,513 $3,361
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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 17 violations across 2 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 Wohlsen Construction Company have? ▼
Wohlsen Construction Company has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,026.
How many OSHA inspections has Wohlsen Construction Company had? ▼
Wohlsen Construction Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-03-31 and the most recent on 2022-10-03. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wohlsen Construction Company? ▼
Wohlsen Construction Company has been assessed $21,026 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $103,576 (a 79.7% reduction).
Does Wohlsen Construction Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wohlsen Construction Company has 9 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 Wohlsen Construction Company operate in? ▼
Wohlsen Construction Company operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Wohlsen Construction Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wohlsen Construction Company's total OSHA penalty of $21,026 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Blue Works, Inc in Clearwater, FL 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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