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Boak & Sons INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Boak & Sons INC. ranks #38,293 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$9,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,293
of 99,447 penalized employers

Boak & Sons INC. in Niles, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Boak & Sons INC. 2 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,293 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nacirema Demolition and Recycling, INC. in Roseland, NJ is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $9,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#38,293
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Boak & Sons INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Boak & Sons INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$9,000 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Boak & Sons INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAURO SEWER CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HULTGREN CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29MUZZA BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LESSARD BROTHERS CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8A & B BUILDERS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AM GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALPHA CONTRACTOR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SUPERIOR PLASTERING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19JZ IMPERIO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUMNER CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROCK & TAIT EXTERIOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOSE RIVERA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MYNORS CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FINAL TOUCH PROPERTY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8EZZI SIGNS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTH GEORGIA FRAMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEXAS COMMERCIAL INT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3C&C DITCHING AND GRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16JDH CONSTRUCTION LIM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JAY FULKROAD & SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Boak & Sons INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Boak & Sons INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Boak & Sons INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Boak & Sons INC. sits at penalty rank #10,682 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($9,000 assessed).

How Boak & Sons INC. Compares

Boak & Sons INC.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-01-25

Last Inspection

2023-05-25

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 11 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,500 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

50.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$18,900

Current Penalty Amount

$9,000

Penalty Reduction

52.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,900 from the initial assessment of $18,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Boak & Sons INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Boak & Sons INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $9,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,500 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Boak & Sons INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,000 here).

Hernandez Roofing $9,000 KS Quality Home Exteriors Subcontracting, LLC $9,000 KS Skanska Walsh Joint Venture $9,000 NY Saul Ortega $9,000 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Mauro Sewer Construction, INC. 2 insp. Wilmette, IL Hultgren Construction, LLC 2 insp. Sioux Falls, SD Muzza Builders, INC. 2 insp. Marlton, NJ Lessard Brothers Construction INC. 2 insp. Bath, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Middlesex County Dept. of Transportation Office of Public Works Div. of Highways
North Brunswick, NJ
2 inspections $9,000
Synergy Construction Group, LLC
South Boston, MA
3 inspections $9,000
Shady Lane Construction
Lancaster, PA
2 inspections $9,000
Nacirema Demolition and Recycling, INC.
Roseland, NJ
3 inspections $9,000
P & P Remodeling
Atlantic Beach, NY
2 inspections $9,000

Compare Boak & Sons INC. vs Middlesex County Dept. of Transportation Office of Public Works Div. of Highways side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Boak & Sons INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boak & Sons INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Boak & Sons INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Boak & Sons INC. have? ▼
Boak & Sons INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Boak & Sons INC. had? ▼
Boak & Sons INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-25 and the most recent on 2023-05-25. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Boak & Sons INC.? ▼
Boak & Sons INC. has been assessed $9,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,900 (a 52.4% reduction).
Does Boak & Sons INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Boak & Sons INC. has 1 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Boak & Sons INC. operate in? ▼
Boak & Sons INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Boak & Sons INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Boak & Sons INC. ranks #38,293 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Boak & Sons INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Boak & Sons INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nacirema Demolition and Recycling, INC. in Roseland, NJ is a similar construction employer with $9,000 in current penalties.
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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