Construction · Rockland, MA

HI-Way Safety Systems, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. ranks #23,301 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$15,500
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #23,301
of 99,447 penalized employers

HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. in Rockland, MA 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: $15,500. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,301 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $688 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. For comparison, S. J. Conner & Sons, INC. in Roanoke, VA is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $16,182 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #23,301
of 99,447 penalized employers: $688
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 80/100

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.
A Wage & hour compliance: $688 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($688 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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HI-Way Safety Systems,…

$15,500
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$15,500 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 HI-Way Safety Systems, INC..

HI-Way Safety Systems, 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.

HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. ranks #5,944 at $15,500 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. at rank #12,764 of 12,785 employers ($688 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $15,500 OSHA penalties plus $688 WHD back wages (4.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. Compares

HI-Way Safety Systems, 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2018-06-04

Last Inspection

2019-10-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $7,750 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

33.3% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$30,599

Current Penalty Amount

$15,500

Penalty Reduction

49.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$16,188

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,099 from the initial assessment of $30,599. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$688

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$98

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$688

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. owed $688 in back wages to 7 employees across 1 case and 7 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	HI-Way Safety Systems, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	3	3.3
Total Penalty	$15,500	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$7,750	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for HI-Way Safety Systems, INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,500 here).

America First Contractors, LLC. $15,500 NJ Su Carpentry, INC. $15,500 IL Carlos Cortes $15,500 TN DE LA Cruz Stone Masonry, LLC $15,500 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Eagle Enterprises of Michigan 2 insp. Potterville, MI Knife River Corporation - Mountain West 2 insp. Boise, ID Cariamanga Framing, LLC 2 insp. Bergenfield, NJ Empire Roofing, INC. 2 insp. El Paso, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

J.K. Scanlan Company, Inc.

2 inspections $16,192

CRC Plastering INC.

Palm Beach, FL

2 inspections $16,192

S. J. Conner & Sons, INC.

Roanoke, VA

4 inspections $16,182

Absolute Satisfaction Inc

Wayne, NJ

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use HI-Way Safety Systems, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. also carries $688 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, HI-Way Safety Systems, 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 HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. have? ▼

HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,500.

How many OSHA inspections has HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. had? ▼

HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-06-04 and the most recent on 2019-10-25. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for HI-Way Safety Systems, INC.? ▼

HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. has been assessed $15,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,599 (a 49.3% reduction). Additionally, $688 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. HI-Way Safety Systems, 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.

Has HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against HI-Way Safety Systems, INC., resulting in $688 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. operate in? ▼

HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238990). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $688 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, HI-Way Safety Systems, INC. ranks #23,301 (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 HI-Way Safety Systems, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

HI-Way Safety Systems, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,500 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, S. J. Conner & Sons, INC. in Roanoke, VA is a similar construction employer with $16,182 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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