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Nickerson & O'day INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nickerson & O'day INC. has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,990
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#62,370
of 100,495 penalized employers

Nickerson & O'day INC. in Augusta, ME has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,990. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Nickerson & O'day INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 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, Loftus Masonry, INC. in Washington, DC is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,990 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
38%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Nickerson & O'day INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Nickerson & O'day INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$3,990 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% 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 Nickerson & O'day INC.

The federal enforcement record for Nickerson & O'day INC. in Augusta, ME includes 3 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.33 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (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 $4,988 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,990 - a 20.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,330. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2014-02-05 to 2017-08-14, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-02-05

Last Inspection

2017-08-14

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,330

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $1,330 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

$4,988

Current Penalty Amount

$3,990

Penalty Reduction

20.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $998 from the initial assessment of $4,988. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Nickerson & O'day INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Nickerson & O'day INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $3,990 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,330 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nickerson & O'day INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Nickerson & O'day INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 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 Nickerson & O'day INC. have? ▼
Nickerson & O'day INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,990.
How many OSHA inspections has Nickerson & O'day INC. had? ▼
Nickerson & O'day INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-02-05 and the most recent on 2017-08-14. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Nickerson & O'day INC.? ▼
Nickerson & O'day INC. has been assessed $3,990 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,988 (a 20.0% reduction).
Does Nickerson & O'day INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Nickerson & O'day INC. 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 Nickerson & O'day INC. operate in? ▼
Nickerson & O'day INC. 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 Nickerson & O'day INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Nickerson & O'day INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,990 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, Loftus Masonry, INC. in Washington, DC is a similar construction employer with $3,990 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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