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Merit Electric Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Merit Electric Company has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,083
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#76,577
of 100,495 penalized employers

Merit Electric Company in Reno, NV has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,083. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Merit Electric Company 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Taylor & Parrish INC in Glen Allen, VA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,083 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
24%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Merit Electric Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Merit Electric Company runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$2,083 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Merit Electric Company

The federal enforcement record for Merit Electric Company in Reno, NV includes 3 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 0.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (50.0%) 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 $2,975 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,083 - a 30.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $694. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-08-24 to 2024-03-12, a window of roughly 8 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-08-24

Last Inspection

2024-03-12

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$694

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $694 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$2,975

Current Penalty Amount

$2,083

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $892 from the initial assessment of $2,975. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Merit Electric Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $2,083 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $694 $3,361
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Buckner & Sons Masonry, INC.
Columbus, OH
3 inspections $2,083
Ruane Construction, INC.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $2,083
Lennar Reno, LLC
Reno, NV
6 inspections $2,083
Smet Construction Services CORP.
Green Bay, WI
2 inspections $2,083
Taylor & Parrish INC
Glen Allen, VA
2 inspections $2,083

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merit Electric Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Merit Electric Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 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 Merit Electric Company have? ▼
Merit Electric Company has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,083.
How many OSHA inspections has Merit Electric Company had? ▼
Merit Electric Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-24 and the most recent on 2024-03-12. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Merit Electric Company? ▼
Merit Electric Company has been assessed $2,083 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,975 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Merit Electric Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Merit Electric Company 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 Merit Electric Company operate in? ▼
Merit Electric Company operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238210). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Merit Electric Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Merit Electric Company's total OSHA penalty of $2,083 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Taylor & Parrish INC in Glen Allen, VA is a similar construction employer with $2,083 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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