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Zanate Construction INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Zanate Construction INC ranks #77,562 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty42% serious
$1,895
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,562
of 99,447 penalized employers

Zanate Construction INC in Gaithersburg, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,895. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Zanate Construction INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,562 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Stelor Enterprises, INC. in Santa Clarita, CA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,895 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
41.7%
of violations were serious
#77,562
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Zanate Construction INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Zanate Construction INC runs well below peers (0.28x 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

$1,895 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Zanate Construction INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.57.510.513.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHERNANDEZ CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GLOBAL EARTHWORKS + …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MARTHA M. ALVAREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MILLER'S CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JONES UTILITY & CONT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LA FORTALEZA CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MIDWEST EXCAVATING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GLH CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HNDZ CONSTRUCTION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WOLESKE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALTON INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FRONTIER ROOFING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IHC SCOTT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KING CONSTRUCTION US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ASPETTI CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ATB CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CULLISON-WRIGHT CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ROCKWELL BUILDING SY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MORENTE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HONGTAI CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Zanate Construction …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Zanate Construction INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Zanate Construction INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Zanate Construction INC ranks #25,148 at $1,895 current penalty.

How Zanate Construction INC Compares

Zanate Construction INC's 6.00 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 (0.28x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-09-16

Last Inspection

2012-03-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$948

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $948 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

41.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

58.3% 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

$2,675

Current Penalty Amount

$1,895

Penalty Reduction

29.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $780 from the initial assessment of $2,675. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Zanate Construction INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 12 3.3
Total Penalty $1,895 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $948 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Zanate Construction INC, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,895 here).

Stelor Enterprises, INC. $1,895 CA The Cave Construction Company $1,895 CA Mid Atlantic Manufacturing, INC. DBA Mid Atlantic Surfaces $1,891 VA Benderer Green Solutions INC $1,900 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hernandez Construction and More LLC 2 insp. Olathe, KS Global Earthworks + Underground LLC 2 insp. Kansas City, MO Martha M. Alvarez 2 insp. Cambridge, WI Miller's Construction & Roofing LLC 2 insp. Medina, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Stelor Enterprises, INC.
Santa Clarita, CA
2 inspections $1,895
The Cave Construction Company
Oakville, CA
9 inspections $1,895
Retallack & Sons, INC.
Easton, MD
3 inspections $1,894
Home Depot
Kingman, AZ
0 inspections $0
MDT Personnel, LLC
Clearwater, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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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 Zanate Construction INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Zanate Construction INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Zanate Construction INC have? ▼
Zanate Construction INC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,895.
How many OSHA inspections has Zanate Construction INC had? ▼
Zanate Construction INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-16 and the most recent on 2012-03-20. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Zanate Construction INC? ▼
Zanate Construction INC has been assessed $1,895 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,675 (a 29.2% reduction).
Does Zanate Construction INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Zanate Construction INC has 5 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 Zanate Construction INC operate in? ▼
Zanate Construction INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238350). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Zanate Construction INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Zanate Construction INC ranks #77,562 (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 Zanate Construction INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Zanate Construction INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,895 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, Stelor Enterprises, INC. in Santa Clarita, CA is a similar construction employer with $1,895 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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