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Messer Construction CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Messer Construction CO. has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 14 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$12,600
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
14
OSHA inspections
#28,835
of 100,495 penalized employers

Messer Construction CO. in Cincinnati, OH has been the subject of 14 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Messer Construction CO. 14 times over 16 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in just 4 violations, averaging 0.3 per inspection - fewer than typical. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 4 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 far above peers (7.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Transcend Holdings INC. DBA Transcend Construction in Brooklyn, NY is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,600 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
71%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Messer Construction CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Messer Construction CO. runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$12,600 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Messer Construction CO.

The federal enforcement record for Messer Construction CO. in Cincinnati, OH includes 14 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 0.29 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (100.0%) 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 $25,200 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $12,600 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $900. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-05-19 to 2026-04-01, a window of roughly 16 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

14

First Inspection

2010-05-19

Last Inspection

2026-04-01

Inspection Span

16 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 14 inspections over 16 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $900 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$25,200

Current Penalty Amount

$12,600

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,600 from the initial assessment of $25,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Messer Construction CO. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Messer Construction CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 14 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $12,600 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $900 $3,361
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2 inspections $12,600
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Messer Construction CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Messer Construction CO.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 14 inspections, including 4 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 Messer Construction CO. have? ▼
Messer Construction CO. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Messer Construction CO. had? ▼
Messer Construction CO. has had 14 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-19 and the most recent on 2026-04-01. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Messer Construction CO.? ▼
Messer Construction CO. has been assessed $12,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,200 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Messer Construction CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Messer Construction CO. has 4 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 Messer Construction CO. operate in? ▼
Messer Construction CO. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Messer Construction CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Messer Construction CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,600 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 14 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Transcend Holdings INC. DBA Transcend Construction in Brooklyn, NY is a similar construction employer with $12,600 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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