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Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC ranks #39,259 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$8,669
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#39,259
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC in Bangor, ME has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,669. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,259 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. 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, Hoffman Steel Structures INC. in Bakersfield, CA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,670 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#39,259
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 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 Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC 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

$8,669 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 Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.87.213.519.826.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLUCAS MARINE ACQUISI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25MANNY G CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17ISABEL CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10YIMI S AGUILERA CONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TELLIGENT MASONRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DIVERSIFIED INTERIORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ADOLFO ARTURO VAZQUE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GPRM PRESTRESS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SOUTHEAST FABRICATOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BADGERLAND METAL BUI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7L & S FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4RG MASONRY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21A CROWN ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LEO'S BUILDERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TOWNSHIP OF OCEAN DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8J.L.J.I. ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GILBANE BUILDING CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2JEFF STUPAVSKY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MOLLY CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MAG CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Gardner Construction…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC is the #11,092 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($8,669).

How Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC Compares

Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC's 1.67 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

3

First Inspection

2013-10-25

Last Inspection

2017-08-30

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,890

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $2,890 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$15,184

Current Penalty Amount

$8,669

Penalty Reduction

42.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,515 from the initial assessment of $15,184. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $8,669 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,890 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,669 here).

Hoffman Steel Structures INC. $8,670 CA Leafguard of Lake Erie, INC $8,670 PA East Fork Roofing $8,670 NV Castrejon Enterprises LLC $8,667 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Lucas Marine Acquisition Company, LLC 3 insp. Fort Pierce, FL Manny G Construction INC 3 insp. Happy Valley, OR Isabel Construction LLC 3 insp. Hartford, WI Yimi S Aguilera Construction LLC 3 insp. Pickerington, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wright Construction Services
Saint Charles, MO
0 inspections $0
Group Builders, Inc.
Honolulu, HI
0 inspections $0
Hoffman Steel Structures INC.
Bakersfield, CA
2 inspections $8,670
Leafguard of Lake Erie, INC
Erie, PA
4 inspections $8,670
East Fork Roofing
Carson City, NV
4 inspections $8,670

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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 Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC have? ▼
Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,669.
How many OSHA inspections has Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC had? ▼
Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-25 and the most recent on 2017-08-30. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC? ▼
Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC has been assessed $8,669 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,184 (a 42.9% reduction).
Does Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC has 4 serious 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 Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC operate in? ▼
Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC ranks #39,259 (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 Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gardner Construction Enterprises, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $8,669 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hoffman Steel Structures INC. in Bakersfield, CA is a similar construction employer with $8,670 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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