How many OSHA inspections has WESTERN STATES CONTRACTING, INC. had?

WESTERN STATES CONTRACTING, INC. has been inspected 82 times by OSHA between Jan 31, 1985 and Feb 28, 2025, with 97 violations and $704,964 in penalties on record.

How does Nevada's state OSHA plan work?

Nevada operates its own OSHA-approved state plan through the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NV OSHA), covering both private and public sector workers. NV OSHA conducts inspections and enforces standards at least as effective as federal OSHA.

What is a Serious violation under OSHA?

A Serious violation is cited when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. Serious violations carry mandatory penalties. For 2025, the maximum penalty for a serious violation is $16,550 per violation. The actual amount may be adjusted based on factors including employer size, good faith efforts, and violation history.

What is a Willful violation under OSHA?

A Willful violation is the most severe classification OSHA issues. It applies when an employer intentionally and knowingly commits a violation, or when an employer is aware of a hazardous condition and makes no reasonable effort to eliminate it. Willful violations carry the highest penalties, with a maximum of $165,514 per violation for 2025 and a minimum penalty of $11,823.

What do high OSHA penalty amounts indicate?

Higher penalty amounts typically result from Willful or Repeat violations, which carry maximums of $165,514 per violation (2025). Large penalty totals can also result from multiple Serious violations cited during a single inspection. Penalty amounts reflect OSHA's assessment of the severity and nature of the hazards found, not necessarily the overall safety culture of the employer. Employers may contest penalties through informal conference or formal proceedings.

What is an OSHA referral inspection?

A referral inspection occurs when a federal or state agency, or another OSHA inspector, identifies a potential hazard and refers it to OSHA for follow-up. Referrals can come from other government agencies during their own inspections, from media reports, or from other OSHA inspections that identify hazards outside their scope. Referral inspections are given priority below complaints but above programmed inspections.

WESTERN STATES CONTRACTING, INC.

$704,964

Penalties

Violations

Inspections

WESTERN STATES CONTRACTING, INC.

5859 ANN RD., LAS VEGAS, NV 89130

WESTERN STATES CONTRACTING, INC. has had 82 OSHA inspections since Jan 31, 1985, resulting in 97 violations and $704,964 in penalties on record.

As reported in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review.

41Serious

1Willful

17Repeat

38Other

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1926.652Excavations - Protection of Employees	26	$558,785
1926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements	23	$115,113
1926.602Material Handling Equipment	9	$54
1910.1001Asbestos	8	$5,689
1926.21Safety Training and Education	5	$4,170
1926.100Head Protection (Construction)	4	$0
1926.59Hazard Communication	4	$0
1926.152Flammable Liquids	3	$0
1926.1053Ladders (Construction)	2	$17,228
1926.450Scaffolding - Scope, Application, and Definitions	2	$700

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#348085325	Feb 28, 2025	Referral	Partial	2	$72,829
#347947632	Dec 20, 2024	Referral	Partial	0	$0
#347870362	Nov 8, 2024	Referral	Partial	0	$0
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