This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1989. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Chesterdale Construction Co Safety Record

Hockessin, DE

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 12/01/1989

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Chesterdale Construction Co in Hockessin, Delaware has 14 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 10 classified as serious and $6,400 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1988 to 1989.

Chesterdale Construction Co, located in Hockessin, Delaware, was last inspected by OSHA in 1989. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 14 violations on file, 10 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $6,400.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

14 Violations
3 Inspections
10 Serious
$6,400 Penalties
Serious?
10 ($6,400)
Other-than-Serious?
4 ($0)
1926.0100 Fall Protection — Scope
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1988
OSHA initially proposed $12,900 in penalties for Chesterdale Construction Co, later reduced to $6,400 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1926.0500 OSHA Standard
2 citations $400
1926.0100 Fall Protection — Scope
2 citations $700
1926.0020 Construction Safety Training
2 citations
1926.0652 OSHA Standard
1 citation $4,500
1926.0651 OSHA Standard
1 citation $500
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/01/1989 Complaint? Hockessin, DE 0 $0
09/08/1989 Complaint? Hockessin, DE 4 $5,500
09/21/1988 Complaint? Hockessin, DE 10 $900

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