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John William Masonry BRS, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), John William Masonry BRS, LLC ranks #35,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty53% serious
$10,000
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#35,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

John William Masonry BRS, LLC in Boston, MA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected John William Masonry BRS, LLC 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious and 5 as willful - 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, R C Construction in Snohomish, WA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,000 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
53.3%
of violations were serious
#35,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How John William Masonry BRS, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows John William Masonry BRS, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$10,000 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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 John William Masonry BRS, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.97.713.519.325.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAESTRO CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15THOMAS BARNES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24EM CUSTOM HOMES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9OSCAR ALVAREZ ALVAREZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6AB CONCRETE CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PROFESSIONAL ROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14EDRAS A. CARIAS MORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4D&B PARTNERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16M2M FRAMING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ZITTING BROTHERS CON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALIANZA CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BRILLIANT CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11EL PASO COWBOY CONST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JDC MASONRY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14LODGING & LEISURE IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PRO SOURCE RENOVATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19HAGAR ENTERPRISES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BATES FRAMING, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GUSTAVO MONTOYA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10EJC CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6John William Masonry…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15
John William Masonry BRS, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

John William Masonry BRS, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, John William Masonry BRS, LLC sits at penalty rank #9,633 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($10,000 assessed).

How John William Masonry BRS, LLC Compares

John William Masonry BRS, LLC's 5.00 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 (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-05-03

Last Inspection

2025-03-19

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $3,333 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

53.3% of total

5

Willful

33.3% of total

1

Repeat

6.7% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

6.7% 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

$181,157

Current Penalty Amount

$10,000

Penalty Reduction

94.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $171,157 from the initial assessment of $181,157. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How John William Masonry BRS, LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric John William Masonry BRS, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 15 3.3
Total Penalty $10,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,333 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for John William Masonry BRS, LLC, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,000 here).

Dunigan Bros., INC. $10,000 IN Juan Segredo $10,000 GA Sure Clean INC $10,000 IN Pulte Homes of Ohio, LLC $10,000 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Maestro Construction, INC. 3 insp. Hanover Park, IL Thomas Barnes 3 insp. Prince Frederick, MD Em Custom Homes, INC. 3 insp. Elgin, IL Oscar Alvarez Alvarez 3 insp. West Chester, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

LD Agostini & Sons INC
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $10,000
Berry & Clay Construction INC.
Nacogdoches, TX
2 inspections $10,000
The McKernon Group, INC.
Brandon, VT
2 inspections $10,000
Jeff Shepherd DBA Jeff Shepherd Construction
Clarksville, TN
2 inspections $10,000
R C Construction
Snohomish, WA
2 inspections $10,000

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What to do with this record

Use John William Masonry BRS, LLC'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 John William Masonry BRS, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, John William Masonry BRS, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 John William Masonry BRS, LLC have? ▼
John William Masonry BRS, LLC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 5 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,000.
How many OSHA inspections has John William Masonry BRS, LLC had? ▼
John William Masonry BRS, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-05-03 and the most recent on 2025-03-19. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for John William Masonry BRS, LLC? ▼
John William Masonry BRS, LLC has been assessed $10,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $181,157 (a 94.5% reduction).
Does John William Masonry BRS, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. John William Masonry BRS, LLC has 8 serious violations, 5 willful 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 John William Masonry BRS, LLC operate in? ▼
John William Masonry BRS, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238170). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does John William Masonry BRS, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, John William Masonry BRS, LLC ranks #35,184 (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 John William Masonry BRS, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
John William Masonry BRS, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $10,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, R C Construction in Snohomish, WA is a similar construction employer with $10,000 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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