West Virginia construction: OSHA citations and most-cited standards
Data as of October 5, 2026
OSHA citations issued to construction establishments in West Virginia over the last 12 months: volume by month, the standards cited most, penalties before and after settlement, and the most recently cited employers.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited standards
| Standard | Topic | Inspections | Share of construction inspections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1926.501 | Fall Protection | 15 | 47% |
| 1926.503 | Fall Protection Training | 12 | 38% |
| 1926.20 | Construction Safety Programs | 10 | 31% |
| 1926.102 | Eye and Face Protection | 8 | 25% |
| 1926.1053 | Ladder Safety | 8 | 25% |
| 1926.453 | Aerial Lifts | 4 | 12% |
| 1926.21 | Construction Safety Training | 4 | 12% |
| 1926.1153 | Silica in Construction | 2 | 6% |
| Section 5(a)(1) | General Duty Clause | 2 | 6% |
| 1926.1060 | Ladder and Stair Training | 2 | 6% |
| 1904.39 | Severe Injury Reporting | 2 | 6% |
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication | 1 | 3% |
Sub-industries (NAICS)
- NAICS 2381: 15 inspections
- NAICS 2362: 5 inspections
- NAICS 2382: 5 inspections
- NAICS 2373: 3 inspections
- NAICS 2361: 1 inspections
- NAICS 2389: 1 inspections
- NAICS 2371: 1 inspections
- NAICS 2383: 1 inspections
Recently cited construction establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Standards cited | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayer Corporation | Ranson | Aug 5, 2026 | 2 | $33,100 | $33,100 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 31, 2026Contested Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Fabrizzio's Enterprises LLC | Hurricane | Aug 5, 2026 | 2 | $3,405 | $2,400 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 17, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| TKS Contracting, Inc. | Burnwell | Jul 24, 2026 | 1 | $5,627 | $4,500 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| DO-Rite Construction Company LLC | Bridgeport | Jul 17, 2026 | 5 | $9,647 | $9,647 | OpenAbatement due Aug 5, 2026Contest deadline ~Aug 7, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov | |
| CS Masonry LLC | Summersville | Jul 16, 2026 | 1 | $9,268 | $3,800 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Gino's Distributing, Inc. | Beckley | Jul 15, 2026 | 2 | $13,240 | $13,240 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 10, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| 3D Construction, LLC | Parkersburg | Jul 15, 2026 | 2 | $3,859 | $3,859 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 10, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Rentorvations LLC | Hedgesville | Jun 1, 2026 | 4 | $25,062 | $18,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 18, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Idlewood Enterprises LLC | Morgantown | May 29, 2026 | 6 | $10,215 | $7,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 1, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Sugar Creek Construction, Inc. | Shinnston | May 11, 2026 | 5 | $10,215 | $7,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 29, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Lombardi Companies | Morgantown | May 4, 2026 | 1 | $4,502 | $3,200 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| Merlo, Inc. | Wheeling | May 1, 2026 | 2 | $34,755 | $23,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 4, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Name withheld (individual) | Fairmont | Apr 15, 2026 | 4 | $6,810 | $4,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 4, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Core Excavating LLC | Morgantown | Apr 15, 2026 | 1 | $319 | $319 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| CP&H, Inc. | Westover | Apr 6, 2026 | 4 | $5,296 | $3,700 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 23, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Hydrair Balance Co., Inc. | Westover | Apr 6, 2026 | 2 | $2,270 | $1,800 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 23, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Carl Walker Construction | Charleston | Apr 2, 2026 | 2 | $8,276 | $5,500 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| M. O'Herron Company | Wellsburg | Mar 31, 2026 | 6 | $32,348 | $14,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 17, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Grae-Con Construction, Inc. | Charleston | Mar 27, 2026 | 1 | $6,029 | $4,000 | Informal settlement | osha.gov | |
| All Brands of WV, LLC | Triadelphia | Mar 26, 2026 | 1 | $2,412 | $2,412 | Final order | osha.gov | |
| Triton Construction, Inc. | Barboursville | Mar 12, 2026 | 2 | $33,100 | $28,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 31, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Ideal Roofing Systems, LLC | Princeton | Jan 30, 2026 | 7 | $9,647 | $9,647 | Final orderAbatement due Feb 9, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Prizm Painting LLC | Charleston | Jan 30, 2026 | 4 | $6,242 | $6,242 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 11, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Morales Contractor, LLC | Charleston | Jan 8, 2026 | 8 | $26,102 | $18,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 16, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Eangle Construction & Roofing Inc. | Hurricane | Dec 23, 2025 | 6 | $9,647 | $9,647 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Tri-State Roof Masters LLC | Hurricane | Dec 23, 2025 | 2 | $6,810 | $6,810 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Eagle Restoration LLC | Hurricane | Dec 23, 2025 | 4 | $6,384 | $4,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 8, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Jmo Construction LLC | Hurricane | Dec 23, 2025 | 2 | $4,540 | $4,540 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 8, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Name withheld (individual) | Hurricane | Dec 23, 2025 | 1 | $3,972 | $3,972 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 8, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Triton Construction, Inc. | Clendenin | Dec 1, 2025 | 3 | $28,639 | $25,000 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 9, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Carolina Pro Roofing, LLC | Charleston | Nov 17, 2025 | 2 | $2,838 | $2,838 | Final orderAbatement due Nov 21, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Simakas Company, Inc. | Proctor | Nov 4, 2025 | 1 | $16,550 | $12,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 2, 2026 | osha.gov |
Other industries in West Virginia
Questions
How many construction employers in West Virginia were cited by OSHA?
32 construction inspections in West Virginia had citations issued in the 12 months to Oct 5, 2026, 52% of all cited inspections in the state.
What do OSHA inspectors cite most in West Virginia construction?
The most-cited standards were 1926.501 (Fall Protection), 1926.503 (Fall Protection Training), 1926.20 (Construction Safety Programs).
What is the typical penalty for construction employers in West Virginia?
Median initial penalty per cited inspection: $7,543. Median current penalty: $5,871.