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ZBZ & Associates

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), ZBZ & Associates ranks #88,467 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$829
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#88,467
of 99,447 penalized employers

ZBZ & Associates in Virginia Beach, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $829. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected ZBZ & Associates 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,467 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, B F Tile INC in Honolulu, HI is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $826 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#88,467
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How ZBZ & Associates compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows ZBZ & Associates runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$829 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% 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 ZBZ & Associates.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.35.49.513.617.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedK & B JONES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MIRANDA CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DANNY CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JOSE PINEDA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALL POWER CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EVER FAVELA-PEREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SHOWALTER ROOFING SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VIRGINIA CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17JD PAINTING & DECORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9VEGA INSTALLATION IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SALAIS BUILDERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARCOS MELGAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HURTADO CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NOWAK CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WALL TO WALL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DON STARCHER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KINNEY CONTRACTORS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6P. GIOIOSO & SONS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BRIAM CANO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MANUEL VALDEZ ASSOCI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ZBZ & Associates, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
ZBZ & Associates has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

ZBZ & Associates in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: ZBZ & Associates is the #29,287 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($829).

How ZBZ & Associates Compares

ZBZ & Associates's 1.00 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 (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-11

Last Inspection

2022-07-27

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$415

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $415 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$829

Current Penalty Amount

$829

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How ZBZ & Associates compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric ZBZ & Associates Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $829 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $415 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for ZBZ & Associates, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($829 here).

The How Group LLC $829 PA JFR Contracting LLC $830 OR Garza Masonry $831 MS B F Tile INC $826 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

K & B Jones, INC. 2 insp. Mount Pleasant, MI Miranda Construction Company 2 insp. Kansas City, MO Danny Construction LLC 2 insp. Clifton, NJ Jose Pineda 2 insp. Plain City, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

The How Group LLC
Philadelphia, PA
2 inspections $829
JFR Contracting LLC
Talent, OR
3 inspections $830
Garza Masonry
Oxford, MS
2 inspections $831
B F Tile INC
Honolulu, HI
4 inspections $826
Kelly Construction INC
Hilo, HI
2 inspections $826

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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 ZBZ & Associates safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, ZBZ & Associates's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does ZBZ & Associates have? ▼
ZBZ & Associates has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $829.
How many OSHA inspections has ZBZ & Associates had? ▼
ZBZ & Associates has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-11 and the most recent on 2022-07-27. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for ZBZ & Associates? ▼
ZBZ & Associates has been assessed $829 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does ZBZ & Associates operate in? ▼
ZBZ & Associates operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does ZBZ & Associates rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, ZBZ & Associates ranks #88,467 (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 ZBZ & Associates's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
ZBZ & Associates's total OSHA penalty of $829 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, B F Tile INC in Honolulu, HI is a similar construction employer with $826 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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