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Matthew Fischer Custom Builder

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Matthew Fischer Custom Builder ranks #70,810 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,699
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,810
of 99,447 penalized employers

Matthew Fischer Custom Builder in Cambridge, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,699. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Matthew Fischer Custom Builder 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,810 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Pavilion Construction in Santa Fe, NM is another construction employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $2,700 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#70,810
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Matthew Fischer Custom Builder compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Matthew Fischer Custom Builder runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,699 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Matthew Fischer Custom Builder.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.33.97.511.114.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAX CONTRACTORS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9T.J. CAMPBELL CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JOSE BARRIENTOS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BROCATO CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MARTIN VENEGAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GUY F. ATKINSON CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MUMFORD & MILLER CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HMH CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12V & M CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ATLANTIC DISMANTLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RNC INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14FRAME Q LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COVENANT ROOFING & C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ANTONIO MORENO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ZAIN CONTRACTING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LOVELL CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COMMERCIAL & INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KACCO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GV BUILDERS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6J. SALVATORE & SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Matthew Fischer Cust…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Matthew Fischer Custom Builder has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Matthew Fischer Custom Builder in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Matthew Fischer Custom Builder ranks #22,546 at $2,699 current penalty.

How Matthew Fischer Custom Builder Compares

Matthew Fischer Custom Builder's 0.50 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 below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-07-30

Last Inspection

2022-02-18

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,350 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$5,398

Current Penalty Amount

$2,699

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,699 from the initial assessment of $5,398. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Matthew Fischer Custom Builder compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Matthew Fischer Custom Builder Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $2,699 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,350 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Matthew Fischer Custom Builder, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,699 here).

Merit Professional Coatings, INC. $2,699 FL STH Construction LLC $2,700 NJ DRB Company LLC $2,700 WA Pavilion Construction $2,700 NM

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Max Contractors INC. 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA T.J. Campbell Construction CO. 2 insp. Oklahoma City, OK Jose Barrientos 2 insp. Derby, KS Brocato Construction INC 2 insp. Olive Branch, MS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Merit Professional Coatings, INC.
Tampa, FL
2 inspections $2,699
Ellerman Construction
Vincennes, IN
0 inspections $0
STH Construction LLC
Ramsey, NJ
2 inspections $2,700
Pavilion Construction
Santa Fe, NM
5 inspections $2,700
Fernando Rivas Lara
El Paso, TX
2 inspections $2,698

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What to do with this record

Use Matthew Fischer Custom Builder'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 Matthew Fischer Custom Builder safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Matthew Fischer Custom Builder's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Matthew Fischer Custom Builder have? ▼
Matthew Fischer Custom Builder has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,699.
How many OSHA inspections has Matthew Fischer Custom Builder had? ▼
Matthew Fischer Custom Builder has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-07-30 and the most recent on 2022-02-18. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Matthew Fischer Custom Builder? ▼
Matthew Fischer Custom Builder has been assessed $2,699 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,398 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Matthew Fischer Custom Builder have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Matthew Fischer Custom Builder has 1 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 Matthew Fischer Custom Builder operate in? ▼
Matthew Fischer Custom Builder operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236118). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Matthew Fischer Custom Builder rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Matthew Fischer Custom Builder ranks #70,810 (the lower 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 Matthew Fischer Custom Builder's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Matthew Fischer Custom Builder's total OSHA penalty of $2,699 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pavilion Construction in Santa Fe, NM is a similar construction employer with $2,700 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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