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Sox Construction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sox Construction, INC. ranks #20,261 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$17,687
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,261
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sox Construction, INC. in Chelmsford, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,687. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sox Construction, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,261 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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, Duffie's Electric in Cornwall, NY is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#20,261
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sox Construction, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sox Construction, INC. runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$17,687 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Sox Construction, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.7811.314.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCITY OF ASBURY PARK …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ROMA CONSTRUCTION, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12GHALEB N SULEIMAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MARCO T. ALVAREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MARTINEZ STEEL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SUPERSEAL INSULATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11US COSTA SUL CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CMC ENT., LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SIKE DESIGN & CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JORGE GONZALEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JACKSON HOLE CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DELTA CARPENTRY CONT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RANGEL CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WATER TIGHT ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MARTIN HYDROBLASTING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PROPERTY CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WILMAR CONTRACTING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COMMONWEALTH ROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4APOLINAR VILCHIZ LOPEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Sox Construction, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Sox Construction, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Sox Construction, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Sox Construction, INC. is the #5,083 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($17,687).

How Sox Construction, INC. Compares

Sox Construction, INC.'s 2.00 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 above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-10-01

Last Inspection

2021-03-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,844

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $8,844 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

25.0% 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

$17,687

Current Penalty Amount

$17,687

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Sox Construction, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $17,687 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,844 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,687 here).

Bsi Ban Sok Interiors $17,684 NJ Recinos General Construction $17,682 TX C33 Quality Construction LLC $17,680 FL K. & G. Construction CO., INC. $17,678 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

City of Asbury Park DPW 2 insp. Asbury Park, NJ Roma Construction, INC. 2 insp. San Antonio, TX Ghaleb N Suleiman 2 insp. Omaha, NE Marco T. Alvarez 2 insp. Brunswick, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

One Hour Heating and Cooling
Medina, OH
0 inspections $0
Duffie's Electric
Cornwall, NY
0 inspections $0
Bsi Ban Sok Interiors
Palisades Park, NJ
3 inspections $17,684
Greg Bair Track Hoe Service Inc
Overland Park, KS
0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0

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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 Sox Construction, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sox Construction, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Sox Construction, INC. have? ▼
Sox Construction, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,687.
How many OSHA inspections has Sox Construction, INC. had? ▼
Sox Construction, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-10-01 and the most recent on 2021-03-25. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sox Construction, INC.? ▼
Sox Construction, INC. has been assessed $17,687 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Sox Construction, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sox Construction, INC. has 3 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Sox Construction, INC. operate in? ▼
Sox Construction, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236116). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sox Construction, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sox Construction, INC. ranks #20,261 (the top quarter 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 Sox Construction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sox Construction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $17,687 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Duffie's Electric in Cornwall, NY is a similar construction employer with $0 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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