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Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company ranks #15,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty0% serious
$22,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#15,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company in Ambridge, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). 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, Concrete Systems, INC. in Newark, NJ is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $22,000 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#15,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$22,000 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLANFORD BROTHERS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SOURCE CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WITT PLUMBING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JUAN ZUNIGA DBA JUAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16FRANCISCO ESQUIVEL R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOSE M. HERNANDEZ CRUZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12L & B FRAMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JBS CONTRACTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RCP CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RODNEY CERVANTEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14DRI TECH CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALL HOME REPAIRS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GABRIEL MATUS AGUILAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11OSORIO STUCCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MCDANIEL CONTRACTOR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VICTOR VIDALES DBA V…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HAKL EXTERIORS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VEGA FRAMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DONALD SIEDLECKI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DI MEO BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Bruce & Merrilees El…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company sits at penalty rank #3,830 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($22,000 assessed).

How Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company Compares

Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company's 1.50 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 well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-07-17

Last Inspection

2021-03-05

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $11,000 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

3

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

$26,520

Current Penalty Amount

$22,000

Penalty Reduction

17.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,520 from the initial assessment of $26,520. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $22,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,000 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,000 here).

FMM Builders LLC $22,000 WI JM Exteriors INC. $22,000 IL Aguinaga Builders CORP. $22,000 AL Concrete Systems, INC. $22,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lanford Brothers Company, INC 2 insp. Marion, VA Source Construction INC. 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Witt Plumbing, INC. 2 insp. Hastings, NE Juan Zuniga DBA Juan Zuniga 2 insp. Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

FMM Builders LLC
Lisbon, WI
2 inspections $22,000
JM Exteriors INC.
Mokena, IL
2 inspections $22,000
J M Daugherty Industries
Pittsburgh, PA
2 inspections $22,000
Aguinaga Builders CORP.
Gulf Shores, AL
2 inspections $22,000
Concrete Systems, INC.
Newark, NJ
2 inspections $22,000

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What to do with this record

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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 Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company have? ▼
Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company had? ▼
Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-07-17 and the most recent on 2021-03-05. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company? ▼
Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company has been assessed $22,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,520 (a 17.0% reduction).
What industry does Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company operate in? ▼
Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238210). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company ranks #15,701 (the top quarter 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 Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company's total OSHA penalty of $22,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Concrete Systems, INC. in Newark, NJ is a similar construction employer with $22,000 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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