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Shaw Brothers Construction, INC.

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

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,498
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#82,437
of 100,495 penalized employers

Shaw Brothers Construction, INC. in Gorham, ME 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: $1,498. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Shaw Brothers Construction, INC. 3 times across a longer 14-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. 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, Scales Construction in Wichita Falls, TX is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
18%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Shaw Brothers Construction, INC. runs well below peers (0.22x 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

$1,498 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% 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 Shaw Brothers Construction, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Shaw Brothers Construction, INC. in Gorham, ME includes 3 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 0.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $1,498 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,498 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $499. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.22x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-09-28 to 2024-07-11, a window of roughly 14 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-09-28

Last Inspection

2024-07-11

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$499

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 14 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $499 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$1,498

Current Penalty Amount

$1,498

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Shaw Brothers Construction, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Shaw Brothers Construction, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $1,498 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $499 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaw Brothers Construction, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Shaw Brothers Construction, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Shaw Brothers Construction, INC. have? ▼
Shaw Brothers Construction, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,498.
How many OSHA inspections has Shaw Brothers Construction, INC. had? ▼
Shaw Brothers Construction, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-28 and the most recent on 2024-07-11. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Shaw Brothers Construction, INC.? ▼
Shaw Brothers Construction, INC. has been assessed $1,498 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Shaw Brothers Construction, INC. operate in? ▼
Shaw Brothers Construction, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Shaw Brothers Construction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Shaw Brothers Construction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,498 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, Scales Construction in Wichita Falls, TX is a similar construction employer with $0 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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