Construction Safety in Indiana
OSHA violations and inspection data for construction employers in Indiana
According to OSHA enforcement records, 7,353 construction employers in Indiana have accumulated 37,487 workplace safety violations across 13,892 inspections, with 24,502 classified as serious and $15,333,592 in total penalties. 4,110 employers received an F safety grade and 1,756 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 3,126 violations resulted in $2,254,292 in penalties.
Construction Workplace Safety in Indiana
The construction sector is one of the most inspected industries in Indiana, with OSHA conducting 13,892 inspections across 7,353 employers. 24,502 violations were classified as serious, meaning they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Safety grades are assigned based on a weighted violation formula that accounts for the severity of each citation — willful and repeat violations carry the highest weight.
4,110 construction employers in Indiana received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 1,756 received a D grade. Workers in Indiana's construction industry who have been injured on the job may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. OSHA also protects workers' right to report unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation.
Construction Employers in Indiana 25 shown of 7,353
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartholomew Consolidated School | Columbus | 114 | D |
| Industrial Contractors | Evansville | 113 | C |
| Sycamore Engineering | Terre Haute | 105 | D |
| Arc Construction Company | Evansville | 87 | D |
| Sater Electric | Muncie | 86 | F |
| Barth Electric Co | Indianapolis | 85 | D |
| City of Bloomington | Bloomington | 85 | F |
| Broady Campbell | Indianapolis | 84 | D |
| Hagerman Construction | Fort Wayne | 83 | D |
| Whitewater Construction | Richmond | 72 | F |
| Ermco | Indianapolis | 68 | D |
| Glenroy Construction Co | Indianapolis | 66 | F |
| Frank E. Irish | Indianapolis | 62 | C |
| Strahm | Fort Wayne | 62 | D |
| Driftwood Builders | Columbus | 61 | D |
| Real Mechanical | Indianapolis | 61 | D |
| Purdy Masonry | Indianapolis | 59 | D |
| Shambaugh & Son | Fort Wayne | 58 | C |
| F a Wilhelm Construction Co | Indianapolis | 57 | D |
| Indy Steel Erectors | Indianapolis | 57 | F |
| Oberle & Associates | Richmond | 56 | F |
| Casteel Construction | South Bend | 54 | D |
| Martin Enterprises | Fort Wayne | 52 | F |
| Danco Construction | Evansville | 51 | C |
| Frankfort City | Frankfort | 51 | D |
Work in construction in Indiana?
Every worker has the right to a safe workplace. If your employer has OSHA violations and you've been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Use the search below to look up your employer's full safety record, including violation history, penalty amounts, and safety grade.
All data from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database. Updated March 2026.