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Merricks Construction INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Merricks Construction INC ranks #82,653 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty38% serious
$1,365
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#82,653
of 99,447 penalized employers

Merricks Construction INC in Midlothian, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,365. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Merricks Construction INC 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,653 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Garcia Construction in Moseley, VA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,365 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
37.5%
of violations were serious
#82,653
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Merricks Construction INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Merricks Construction INC runs well below peers (0.20x 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

$1,365 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 Merricks Construction INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedW.E. O'NEIL CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VICENTE OLMOS GAYOSSO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AMERICAN WAY G & R C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MARFI CONTRACTING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7W.E.B. CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6C&J CONSTRUCTION AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RESIDENTIAL DESIGN W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18GONZALEZ STUCCO & ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NORTH CALDWELL BOROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DEALER INSTALLATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PACIFIC STEEL GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JR CONCRETE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GM MECHANICAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EDWARD JANUSZ DBA EJ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21HM FRAMERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STARMAX CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF WOODBURY - D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CJJ CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SSC HIGH RISE CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FASTRAK MASONRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Merricks Constructio…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Merricks Construction INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Merricks Construction INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Merricks Construction INC is the #27,146 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($1,365).

How Merricks Construction INC Compares

Merricks Construction INC's 4.00 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 well below peers (0.20x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-12-06

Last Inspection

2016-09-26

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$683

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $683 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

37.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

62.5% 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

$7,015

Current Penalty Amount

$1,365

Penalty Reduction

80.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,650 from the initial assessment of $7,015. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Merricks Construction INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Merricks Construction INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 8 3.3
Total Penalty $1,365 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $683 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Merricks Construction INC, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,365 here).

HRC Roofing & Sheet Metal CO. INC. $1,365 IN R H Marlin Excavating, LLC $1,365 IN M & S Construction Services, INC. $1,365 CA Triangle Construction Company, INC. $1,365 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

W.E. O'neil Construction Company of California 2 insp. San Diego, CA Vicente Olmos Gayosso 2 insp. Moody, AL American Way G & R Construction INC. 2 insp. Woonsocket, RI Marfi Contracting CORP. 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

HRC Roofing & Sheet Metal CO. INC.
Columbus, IN
2 inspections $1,365
R H Marlin Excavating, LLC
Bloomington, IN
2 inspections $1,365
M & S Construction Services, INC.
Merced, CA
2 inspections $1,365
Quality Roofing
Christiansburg, VA
2 inspections $1,365
Garcia Construction
Moseley, VA
2 inspections $1,365

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What to do with this record

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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 Merricks Construction INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Merricks Construction INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Merricks Construction INC have? ▼
Merricks Construction INC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,365.
How many OSHA inspections has Merricks Construction INC had? ▼
Merricks Construction INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-06 and the most recent on 2016-09-26. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Merricks Construction INC? ▼
Merricks Construction INC has been assessed $1,365 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,015 (a 80.5% reduction).
Does Merricks Construction INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Merricks Construction INC has 3 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 Merricks Construction INC operate in? ▼
Merricks Construction INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Merricks Construction INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Merricks Construction INC ranks #82,653 (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 Merricks Construction INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Merricks Construction INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,365 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, Garcia Construction in Moseley, VA is a similar construction employer with $1,365 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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