Construction Safety in Ohio
OSHA violations and inspection data for construction employers in Ohio
According to OSHA enforcement records, 19,034 construction employers in Ohio have accumulated 59,621 workplace safety violations across 26,223 inspections, with 47,170 classified as serious and $117,499,889 in total penalties. 12,126 employers received an F safety grade and 5,325 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 8,364 violations resulted in $40,476,508 in penalties.
Construction Workplace Safety in Ohio
The construction sector is one of the most inspected industries in Ohio, with OSHA conducting 26,223 inspections across 19,034 employers. 47,170 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.
12,126 construction employers in Ohio received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 5,325 received a D grade. Workers in Ohio'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 Ohio 25 shown of 19,034
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial First | Cleveland | 119 | C |
| Lathrop | Toledo | 90 | C |
| Turner Construction | Cleveland | 87 | C |
| Albert M. Higley | Cleveland | 79 | C |
| Dugan & Meyers Construction | Cincinnati | 71 | F |
| Findlay Industries | Findlay | 67 | D |
| Turner Construction | Cincinnati | 65 | D |
| Toledo Caisson | Toledo | 58 | D |
| Monarch Construction | Cincinnati | 55 | D |
| Romanoff Electric | Toledo | 55 | C |
| Mosser Construction | Toledo | 54 | C |
| Ucl | Middletown | 45 | F |
| General Maintenance and Engineering | Columbus | 44 | F |
| Henry Gurtzweiler | Toledo | 44 | C |
| Universal Fabricating & Const Services | Columbus | 42 | F |
| All Star Sign | Columbus | 42 | F |
| E. Lee Construction Co | Lima | 39 | F |
| CHC Fabricating | Cincinnati | 38 | D |
| Envirostrip | Cleveland | 38 | F |
| G & G Langenbrunner | Cincinnati | 36 | F |
| Messer Construction | Columbus | 35 | C |
| International Masonry | Columbus | 35 | C |
| Silver Rule Masonry | Columbus | 35 | F |
| P & W Painting Contractors | Toledo | 35 | F |
| Colvin Gravel Company | Columbus | 35 | F |
Work in construction in Ohio?
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.