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Behan Bros., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Behan Bros., INC. has a average safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$902
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#88,394
of 100,495 penalized employers

Behan Bros., INC. in Newport, RI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $902. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Behan Bros., INC. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jdi Construction INC. in Roanoke, VA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $903 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
12%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Behan Bros., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Behan Bros., INC. runs well below peers (0.13x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$902 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Behan Bros., INC.

The federal enforcement record for Behan Bros., INC. in Newport, RI includes 3 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 1.33 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $1,353 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $902 - a 33.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $301. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.13x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2023-02-24 to 2026-06-16, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-02-24

Last Inspection

2026-06-16

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$301

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $301 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,353

Current Penalty Amount

$902

Penalty Reduction

33.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $451 from the initial assessment of $1,353. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Behan Bros., INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Behan Bros., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $902 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $301 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Behan Bros., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Behan Bros., INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Behan Bros., INC. have? ▼
Behan Bros., INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $902.
How many OSHA inspections has Behan Bros., INC. had? ▼
Behan Bros., INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-02-24 and the most recent on 2026-06-16. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Behan Bros., INC.? ▼
Behan Bros., INC. has been assessed $902 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,353 (a 33.3% reduction).
What industry does Behan Bros., INC. operate in? ▼
Behan Bros., INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Behan Bros., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Behan Bros., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $902 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jdi Construction INC. in Roanoke, VA is a similar construction employer with $903 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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