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J. D. Eckman Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), J. D. Eckman Incorporated ranks #26,074 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$13,929
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#26,074
of 99,447 penalized employers

J. D. Eckman Incorporated in Lancaster, 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: $13,929. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected J. D. Eckman Incorporated 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,074 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, B & D Masonry, Incorporated in Reading, PA is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $13,930 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#26,074
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 J. D. Eckman Incorporated compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows J. D. Eckman Incorporated runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$13,929 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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 J. D. Eckman Incorporated.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.016.51217.523OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBENNY TROYER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALASKA DIRECTIONAL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SCOTT GUNDLACH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22EMJ CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PIAZZA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WALKER WHITE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DIGIOIA-SUBURBAN EXC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2QUICK ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5R.O.M CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JUAN GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BOROUGH OF DEAL DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11VIESCAS FRAMING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JUAN CARLOS GONZALEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GARRISON EXCAVATING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5D GUERRA CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ABR BUILDERS LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BARLETTA HEAVY DIVIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GRACE PACIFIC LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AMBER COAST, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3T&S HOME IMPROVEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9J. D. Eckman Incorpo…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
J. D. Eckman Incorporated 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.

J. D. Eckman Incorporated in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, J. D. Eckman Incorporated ranks #6,816 at $13,929 current penalty.

How J. D. Eckman Incorporated Compares

J. D. Eckman Incorporated'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 (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-06-11

Last Inspection

2017-01-06

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,965

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $6,965 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

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$18,572

Current Penalty Amount

$13,929

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,643 from the initial assessment of $18,572. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How J. D. Eckman Incorporated compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric J. D. Eckman Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $13,929 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,965 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for J. D. Eckman Incorporated, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,929 here).

Harold O'shea Builders, INC. $13,930 IL Precon Marine, INC. $13,930 VA Commercial Concrete Systems, LLC $13,932 FL Sunrise Erectors, INC. $13,934 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Benny Troyer 2 insp. Akron, OH Alaska Directional, LLC 2 insp. Palmer, AK Scott Gundlach 2 insp. Norfolk, VA Emj Construction LLC 2 insp. North Ridgeville, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Harold O'shea Builders, INC.
Springfield, IL
6 inspections $13,930
Precon Marine, INC.
Topping, VA
2 inspections $13,930
B & D Masonry, Incorporated
Reading, PA
3 inspections $13,930
Simple Solar LLC
Walnut, CA
0 inspections $0
Shavers - Whittle Construction, LLC
Mandeville, LA
0 inspections $0

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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 J. D. Eckman Incorporated safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, J. D. Eckman Incorporated's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. 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 J. D. Eckman Incorporated have? ▼
J. D. Eckman Incorporated has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,929.
How many OSHA inspections has J. D. Eckman Incorporated had? ▼
J. D. Eckman Incorporated has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-11 and the most recent on 2017-01-06. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for J. D. Eckman Incorporated? ▼
J. D. Eckman Incorporated has been assessed $13,929 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,572 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does J. D. Eckman Incorporated have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. J. D. Eckman Incorporated has 2 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 J. D. Eckman Incorporated operate in? ▼
J. D. Eckman Incorporated operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does J. D. Eckman Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, J. D. Eckman Incorporated ranks #26,074 (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 J. D. Eckman Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
J. D. Eckman Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $13,929 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, B & D Masonry, Incorporated in Reading, PA is a similar construction employer with $13,930 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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