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Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC. ranks #33,655 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$10,500
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#33,655
of 99,447 penalized employers

Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC. in New York, NY 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: $10,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC. 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,655 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Jaime Martinez in Fort Mitchell, AL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,500 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#33,655
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 Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC. runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$10,500 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedT.R.S.C., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BURKETT'S POOL PLAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OLIVEIRA GENERAL SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KENNETH CHUPP DBA KB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SAGEBILT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HENRY OXLAJ CARDONA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BAUTISTA ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SAUL SEPULVEDA DBA S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ADVANCED ROOFING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALPHA OMEGA CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWNSHIP OF OCEAN DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CSDI CONSTRUCTION, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ERIC MAGIEA LOPEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOTELO FRAMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9STILLION BROTHERS EX…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5L&B BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ADAN MARTINEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EBERSOLE EXCAVATING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4K.J.M. GENERAL CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WAYMAR CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Harris Water Main & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC. 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.

Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC. ranks #9,201 at $10,500 current penalty.

How Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC. Compares

Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC.'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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-06-24

Last Inspection

2026-03-04

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $5,250 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

33.3% 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

$23,337

Current Penalty Amount

$10,500

Penalty Reduction

55.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,837 from the initial assessment of $23,337. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $10,500 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,250 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,500 here).

Barrientos Construction, LLC $10,500 AL Affordable Services CORP. $10,500 CO Chris Bosworth $10,500 IL Ignacio Delgado $10,500 KY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

T.R.S.C., INC. 2 insp. Benicia, CA Burkett's Pool Plastering, INC. 2 insp. Ripon, CA Oliveira General Services, LLC. 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Kenneth Chupp DBA KBM Construction 2 insp. Urbana, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Barrientos Construction, LLC
Montgomery, AL
2 inspections $10,500
Do IT Rite Cable, INC.
Montrose, MI
2 inspections $10,500
Hunterdon County Department of Public Works ? MT. Airy Garage
Lambertville, NJ
2 inspections $10,500
Jaime Martinez
Fort Mitchell, AL
2 inspections $10,500
Randy Henderson DBA Henderson Construction
Fayetteville, NC
2 inspections $10,500

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What to do with this record

Use Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors 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 Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC. have? ▼
Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC. had? ▼
Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-06-24 and the most recent on 2026-03-04. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC.? ▼
Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC. has been assessed $10,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,337 (a 55.0% reduction).
Does Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC. has 2 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 Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC. operate in? ▼
Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC. ranks #33,655 (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 Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,500 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jaime Martinez in Fort Mitchell, AL is a similar construction employer with $10,500 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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