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Mercer, Fraser Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mercer, Fraser Company has a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 6 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty20% serious
$24,105
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#14,032
of 100,495 penalized employers

Mercer, Fraser Company in Fortuna, CA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,105. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mercer, Fraser Company 6 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Five Star Framing, LLC in Olathe, KS is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $24,110 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
86%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Mercer, Fraser Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mercer, Fraser Company runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$24,105 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Mercer, Fraser Company

The federal enforcement record for Mercer, Fraser Company in Fortuna, CA includes 6 OSHA inspections and 10 violations, translating to 1.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (20.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $71,060 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $24,105 - a 66.1% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,018. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2014-09-25 to 2023-11-29, a window of roughly 9 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2014-09-25

Last Inspection

2023-11-29

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,018

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 6 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $4,018 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$71,060

Current Penalty Amount

$24,105

Penalty Reduction

66.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $46,955 from the initial assessment of $71,060. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Mercer, Fraser Company compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mercer, Fraser Company Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.0
Violations 10 3.3
Total Penalty $24,105 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,018 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercer, Fraser Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mercer, Fraser Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 6 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 Mercer, Fraser Company have? ▼
Mercer, Fraser Company has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,105.
How many OSHA inspections has Mercer, Fraser Company had? ▼
Mercer, Fraser Company has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-09-25 and the most recent on 2023-11-29. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mercer, Fraser Company? ▼
Mercer, Fraser Company has been assessed $24,105 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $71,060 (a 66.1% reduction).
Does Mercer, Fraser Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mercer, Fraser Company 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 Mercer, Fraser Company operate in? ▼
Mercer, Fraser Company operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Mercer, Fraser Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mercer, Fraser Company's total OSHA penalty of $24,105 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Five Star Framing, LLC in Olathe, KS is a similar construction employer with $24,110 in current penalties.

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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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