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R.W. Mercer CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), R.W. Mercer CO. ranks #72,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,500
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

R.W. Mercer CO. in Jackson, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected R.W. Mercer CO. 2 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,473 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, Els Construction INC in Livonia, MI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,500 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How R.W. Mercer CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows R.W. Mercer CO. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,500 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% 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 R.W. Mercer CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.25.61014.418.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFRAME Q LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GEORGE & LYNCH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14VALLENCOURT CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UKONE GENERAL CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17CENTURY COMMUNITIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SWAIN CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18A&W ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AMBROCIO LARA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WEATHER WATCH RESTOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JZ GENERAL CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GANDY STEEL ERECTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMANO CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIGUEL DOMINGUEZ SOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7INTEGRITY BUILDERS O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PRATA CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ABSOLUTE QUALITY ROO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ARCHER WESTERN CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TUTOR PERINI CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17LUCKINBILL CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOROUGH OF ALLENHURS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11R.W. Mercer CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
R.W. Mercer CO. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

R.W. Mercer CO. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, R.W. Mercer CO. sits at penalty rank #23,010 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($2,500 assessed).

How R.W. Mercer CO. Compares

R.W. Mercer CO.'s 1.50 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-03-17

Last Inspection

2024-10-24

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,250 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$5,000

Current Penalty Amount

$2,500

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,500 from the initial assessment of $5,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How R.W. Mercer CO. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric R.W. Mercer CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $2,500 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,250 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for R.W. Mercer CO., both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,500 here).

All Steel Construction, INC $2,500 OK Trebor Construction Company $2,500 MD O & G Industries, INC. $2,500 CT Zuck Painting INC $2,500 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Frame Q LLC 2 insp. Palisades Park, NJ George & LYNCH, INC. 2 insp. Millsboro, DE Vallencourt Construction CO., INC. 2 insp. Saint Augustine, FL Ukone General Construction LLC 2 insp. Madison, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Zuck Painting INC
Southbridge, MA
2 inspections $2,500
Eci Contracting INC.
Bronx, NY
3 inspections $2,500
Jose Ayala
Dodge City, KS
2 inspections $2,500
Summerland Gutters INC
Washington, DC
2 inspections $2,500
Els Construction INC
Livonia, MI
2 inspections $2,500

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What to do with this record

Use R.W. Mercer CO.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 R.W. Mercer CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, R.W. Mercer CO.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 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 R.W. Mercer CO. have? ▼
R.W. Mercer CO. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,500.
How many OSHA inspections has R.W. Mercer CO. had? ▼
R.W. Mercer CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-17 and the most recent on 2024-10-24. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for R.W. Mercer CO.? ▼
R.W. Mercer CO. has been assessed $2,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does R.W. Mercer CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. R.W. Mercer CO. 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 R.W. Mercer CO. operate in? ▼
R.W. Mercer CO. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does R.W. Mercer CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, R.W. Mercer CO. ranks #72,473 (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 R.W. Mercer CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
R.W. Mercer CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,500 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, Els Construction INC in Livonia, MI is a similar construction employer with $2,500 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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