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J Pearce & Son, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), J Pearce & Son, INC ranks #28,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$12,500
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#28,866
of 99,447 penalized employers

J Pearce & Son, INC in West Seneca, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,500. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 12 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 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 Pearce & Son, INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,866 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $6,283 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. For comparison, Cano Roofing, INC in Boise, ID is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $18,778 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#28,866
of 99,447 penalized employers
$6,283
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 65/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $6K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($6K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How J Pearce & Son, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows J Pearce & Son, INC runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$12,500 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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 Pearce & Son, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.03.08.714.520.326.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMANUEL GALLARDO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LUCIO PEREZ LOPEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OSCAR RENDA CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22LUIS DIAZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CITY BUILDERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DOUGLASS COLONY GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25LEIVA CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SKYLINE FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CMR CONSTRUCTION & R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VANILSON DA SILVA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11KAYWELL CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PARADIGM STRUCTURAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JLP HOMES, LLC DBA J…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALLIED WATERPROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ETNA CORPORATION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9REYNALDO REYES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ABBOT BUILDING RESTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PEARL STEEL ERECTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5L&R TOTAL CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11595 CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5J Pearce & Son, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
J Pearce & Son, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 Pearce & Son, INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: J Pearce & Son, INC is the #7,638 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($12,500). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place J Pearce & Son, INC at rank #8,238 of 12,785 employers ($6,283 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $12,500 OSHA penalties plus $6,283 WHD back wages (33.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How J Pearce & Son, INC Compares

J Pearce & Son, INC's 3.00 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 (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-08-11

Last Inspection

2023-09-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $6,250 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$22,322

Current Penalty Amount

$12,500

Penalty Reduction

44.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$18,783

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,822 from the initial assessment of $22,322. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$6,283
Employees Affected
11
WHD Violations
12
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$571
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$6,283

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that J Pearce & Son, INC owed $6,283 in back wages to 11 employees across 1 case and 12 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 J Pearce & Son, INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric J Pearce & Son, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $12,500 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,250 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for J Pearce & Son, INC, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,500 here).

Austin Industrial Services, LP $12,500 TX Superior Cranes, INC. $12,500 NC Stenstrom Excavating and Blacktop INC. $12,500 IL Maz Roofing & Restoration Corporation $12,500 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Manuel Gallardo 2 insp. Mokena, IL Lucio Perez Lopez 2 insp. Sheboygan, WI Oscar Renda Contracting 2 insp. Houston, TX Luis Diaz 2 insp. League City, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

RCN Home Improvement, LLC
Bridgeport, CT
2 inspections $18,785
LC Construction, LLC
Birmingham, AL
0 inspections $0
Cano Roofing, INC
Boise, ID
2 inspections $18,778
Eduardo Lara Jimenez
Mansfield, TX
3 inspections $18,777
Performance Glass
Bonner Springs, KS
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use J Pearce & Son, INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare J Pearce & Son, INC against RCN Home Improvement, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether J Pearce & Son, INC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • J Pearce & Son, INC also carries $6,283 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 J Pearce & Son, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, J Pearce & Son, INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 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 J Pearce & Son, INC have? ▼
J Pearce & Son, INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,500.
How many OSHA inspections has J Pearce & Son, INC had? ▼
J Pearce & Son, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-08-11 and the most recent on 2023-09-06. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for J Pearce & Son, INC? ▼
J Pearce & Son, INC has been assessed $12,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,322 (a 44.0% reduction). Additionally, $6,283 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does J Pearce & Son, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. J Pearce & Son, INC 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.
Has J Pearce & Son, INC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against J Pearce & Son, INC, resulting in $6,283 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does J Pearce & Son, INC operate in? ▼
J Pearce & Son, INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238110). 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 J Pearce & Son, INC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe J Pearce & Son, 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 $6,283 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does J Pearce & Son, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, J Pearce & Son, INC ranks #28,866 (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 Pearce & Son, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
J Pearce & Son, INC's total OSHA penalty of $12,500 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cano Roofing, INC in Boise, ID is a similar construction employer with $18,778 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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