Establishment profile
PIONEER BUILDERS INC.
2928 MAGNOLIA AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37914
236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Summary
PIONEER BUILDERS INC. has accumulated 6 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 15 years of recorded history, with $2,000 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 89th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,983 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PIONEER BUILDERS INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and WHD wage enforcement records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 6 distinct standards shown · 6 citations in this view · $2,000 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C02 II | 1 | 1 | $500 | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0051 G | 1 | 1 | $500 | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0062 D01 I | 1 | 1 | $500 | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1926.1101 F02 I | 1 | 1 | $500 | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 K06 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 G08 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 2362 within TN. Peer group: 1,983 employers. This establishment has 6 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for PIONEER BUILDERS INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for PIONEER BUILDERS INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 3 statutes · 16 violations · $15,151 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLSA — minimum wage & overtime | Jun 2011 | 1 | 11 | 5 | $14,282 | — |
| CWHSSA (federal-contract overtime) | Jun 2011 | 1 | 3 | 3 | $779 | — |
| Davis-Bacon (federal construction) | Jun 2011 | 1 | 2 | 1 | $90 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · 16 violations · $15,151 in backwages · 8 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 – Jun 2011 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | CWHSSADavis-BaconFLSA | 16 | 8 | $15,151 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for PIONEER BUILDERS INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for PIONEER BUILDERS INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for PIONEER BUILDERS INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for PIONEER BUILDERS INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for PIONEER BUILDERS INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Veterans AffairsRENOVATE BLDG 69, GROUND, SECOND, AND THIRD FLOORS PROJECT 621-07-11EScontract · Last action 2010-12-17$3,722,383
- Department of EnergyTAS::89 0251::TAS PIONEER BUILDERS ORO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTcontract · Last action 2014-09-02$2,120,361
- Department of Veterans AffairsPROJECT TO RELOCATE VASCULAR LAB FROM 8TH FLOOR TO 2ND FLOOR OF MEDICAL CENTER AND TO CONSTRUCT 12 NEW OFFICES ON EXISTING ROOF TOP OF THE OR PATIO.contract · Last action 2008-08-22$1,179,547
- Department of Veterans AffairsTAS::36 0158::TAS CONSTRUCTION RECOVERY ACT PROJECT 619-09-100 RENOVATE INPATIENT ARA FOR RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENTcontract · Last action 2010-07-21$1,115,476
- Department of Veterans AffairsREPLACE ROOFScontract · Last action 2008-08-17$1,066,124
- Department of DefenseVA PROJECT 637-08-206 RENOVATE PHARMACY AT VAMC ASHEVILLEcontract · Last action 2013-09-16$918,985
- Department of DefenseRENOVATE MENTAL HEALTH WARD 1 EASTcontract · Last action 2013-09-16$871,194
- Department of Veterans AffairsTAS::36 0158::TAS RECOVERY ACT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT 557-09-105 RENOVATE IT SPACEcontract · Last action 2011-04-19$837,799
- Department of DefenseRENOVATE UROLOGY CLINIC, BLDG 200contract · Last action 2009-03-30$443,425
- Department of DefenseRENOVATE MENTAL HEALTH WARDcontract · Last action 2012-08-29$414,690
- Department of Veterans AffairsREPLACE FIRE ALARM BASE LOOP AT VAMC, MOUNTAIN HOME TNcontract · Last action 2008-05-19$286,591
- Department of Veterans AffairsRELOCATE EYE CLINIC, B WING, B200, VAMC MOUNTAIN HOME, TNcontract · Last action 2008-11-17$252,835
- Department of Veterans AffairsNEW 5TH OR IN BLDG 200, VAMC MOUNTAIN HOME TNcontract · Last action 2008-08-22$248,102
- Department of Veterans AffairsVA621C81031 - MENTAL HEALTH SAFETY IMPROVEMENTScontract · Last action 2009-06-02$241,909
- General Services Administration4TH FLOOR RENOVATIONS USDC, KNOXVILLE, TN IGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2015-04-30$209,424
- General Services AdministrationFIRE ALARM REPLACEMENTcontract · Last action 2010-04-26$169,000
- Department of Veterans Affairs621C80757 D2 RENOVATIONScontract · Last action 2008-06-11$120,000
- Department of EnergyTAS::89 0251::TAS RESTROOM RENOVATIONS IN BLDG 2714-J & H; PURCHASE SELECTED MATERIALS FOR 2714-G RESTROOM RENOVATION.contract · Last action 2015-08-04$99,997
- Department of Veterans AffairsTAS::36 0158 000::TAS AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT R621-07-120 REPLACE NURSES STATIONcontract · Last action 2009-07-27$95,466
- Department of EnergyTAS::89 0251::TAS ROOF REPLACEMENT ON BLDG 2714-J & Hcontract · Last action 2016-01-15$94,660
- Department of Veterans AffairsRENOVATE MENTAL HEALTHcontract · Last action 2008-06-11$83,898
- Department of Veterans AffairsLIGHTING REPLACEMENT FOR WING E2, MENTAL HEALTH OFFICES, B200, VAMC MOUNTAIN HOME, TNcontract · Last action 2008-06-20$69,458
- Department of the InteriorREHABILITATION OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN VISITOR CENTERcontract · Last action 2008-07-08$31,128
- Department of Veterans AffairsB160 GROUND FLOOR RENOVATION EXAM ROOMS, VAMC MOUNTAIN HOME, TNcontract · Last action 2008-06-20$30,698
- Department of Veterans AffairsDIVIDE SINGLE OFFICES INTO DOUBLE OFFICES, WING D2, B200 VAMC MOUNTAIN HOPME TNcontract · Last action 2008-06-24$29,694
- Department of Veterans AffairsREMODELING WALKWAY ON ROOFTOP TO DENTAL CLINICcontract · Last action 2009-07-23$26,730
- Department of Veterans AffairsB160 1ST FL EXAM RM RENOV, VAMC MOUNTAIN HOME, TNcontract · Last action 2008-06-20$21,319
- Department of CommerceIGF::OT::IGF ROOF REPLACEMENTS AT NOAA'S WFO'S IN OLD HICKORY&MORRISTOWN, TN.contract · Last action 2017-09-08$17,352
- Department of EnergyIGF::OT::IGF, INSTALLATION OF HL800 HYDRAULIC PIT LEVELER AND THREE 8" DIAMETER STEEL BOLLARDScontract · Last action 2017-08-30$15,658
- Department of DefenseFIRE HYDRANT REPAIR, NOSC KNOXVILLE TNcontract · Last action 2010-03-10$10,544
- Department of Veterans AffairsINSTALL ULTRASOUND WASHER, B77, VAMC MOUNTAIN HOME, TNcontract · Last action 2008-04-21$10,433
- Department of EnergyIGF::OT::IGF, INSTALLATION OF 63 LINEAL FEET OF CHAIN LINK FENCING AT THE OFFICE OF SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION FACILITY (PER ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK)contract · Last action 2016-07-21$4,326
- Department of EnergyTAS::89 0251::TAS ROOF RENOVATIONS IN BLDG 2714-F & G.contract · Last action 2016-01-15$0
- Department of EnergyIGE::OT::IGE PORCH ROOF REPAIRS AT ORO'S BUILDING 2714.contract · Last action 2015-03-31$0
- General Services AdministrationGSA OFFICE RENOVATIONS JOEL SOLOMON U. S. POST OFFICE/COURTHOUSE CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE TN0006ZZcontract · Last action 2008-07-14$0
- General Services AdministrationEXTERIOR TUCKPOINTING, CLEANING AND WATERPROOFING, CHATTANOOGA, TNcontract · Last action 2009-02-27$-0
- General Services AdministrationROOF REPLACEMENTcontract · Last action 2008-03-27$-5,913
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 236220 - COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. Last action: 2017-09-08. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-07 | Planned | 6 | 4 | $2,000 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on PIONEER BUILDERS INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is PIONEER BUILDERS INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- PIONEER BUILDERS INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 6 violations and $2,000 in total penalties.
- How does PIONEER BUILDERS INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- PIONEER BUILDERS INC. operates in the commercial and institutional building construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.