Southfork Builders LLC

Overview

Southfork Builders LLC, a multi-family home builder, in San Diego, CA has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2022. Inspectors documented 3 citations, including 1 willful and 1 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Southfork Builders LLC come to $29,089. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of D.

Violations explained

• Permit-required confined spaces

  29 CFR 1910.146(c)(12)

  1×

  Confined space entry was performed without required permits, monitoring, or rescue provisions.

• Fall protection — duty to have

  29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11)

  1×

  Workers exposed to falls of 6 feet or more were not protected by guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems.

• Safety training and education

  29 CFR 1926.21(c)(3)

  1×

  Workers were not instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions on the job.

Inspection timeline

1. September 22, 2025

   No violations cited.

2. February 4, 2023

   3 violations cited (1 willful).

3. February 4, 2022

   No violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$32,810

Current

$29,089

Reduced after settlement

$3,721 (11%)

OSHA frequently reduces initially proposed penalties through informal settlements. The current penalty is what Southfork Builders LLC actually owes after those adjustments.

Frequently asked questions

Is Southfork Builders LLC safe to hire?

Southfork Builders LLC has a SafeCheck grade of D, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (3 citations). This includes 1 willful violation and 1 repeat violation. A poor safety record is a risk factor; consider asking what the contractor has changed since these citations were issued.

How many OSHA violations does Southfork Builders LLC have?

Southfork Builders LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 0 are classified as serious, 1 as willful, and 1 as repeat.

What was Southfork Builders LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Southfork Builders LLC relates to permit-required confined spaces. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Southfork Builders LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Southfork Builders LLC has been assessed $29,089 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Southfork Builders LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Southfork Builders LLC on record was on September 22, 2025.

Where does this OSHA data come from?

SafeCheck builds every scorecard from the U.S. Department of Labor's public OSHA enforcement data. Data shown is current as of May 25, 2026.