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Suffolk Construction Company INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Suffolk Construction Company INC. ranks #30,114 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 7 inspections.

Upper half by penalty78% serious
$11,980
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#30,114
of 99,447 penalized employers

Suffolk Construction Company INC. in Boston, MA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,980. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Suffolk Construction Company INC. 7 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,114 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 well above peers (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tartob Commercial Services, LLC in Houston, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,978 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#30,114
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Suffolk Construction Company INC. runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$11,980 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Suffolk Construction Company INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0016.533.149.666.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOMPASS RESOURCES LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 63INMAN ROOFING INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7RENE LICON ROA, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6KERNEN CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10JAY-BRANT GENERAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9RHINE DEMOLITION LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11DEPOSIT VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14RMO CARPENTRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 59BME & SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14HOOD CONSTRUCTION CO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2CM COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0EMPIRE HOMES LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1DIXON ELECTRICAL SYS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0ANONYMOUS, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 0GROSSO CONCRETE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15ERICKSON FRAMING NV …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6REYNOLDS CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9JOHN HYLAND CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2CITY CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2REED STREET BUILDERS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9Suffolk Construction…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9
Suffolk Construction Company INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Suffolk Construction Company INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Suffolk Construction Company INC. sits at penalty rank #8,077 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($11,980 assessed).

How Suffolk Construction Company INC. Compares

Suffolk Construction Company INC.'s 1.29 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 above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2013-01-28

Last Inspection

2025-12-02

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,711

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 7 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $1,711 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$34,475

Current Penalty Amount

$11,980

Penalty Reduction

65.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,495 from the initial assessment of $34,475. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Suffolk Construction Company INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.0
Violations 9 3.3
Total Penalty $11,980 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,711 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,980 here).

Clear Choice Home Improvements, LLC $11,981 NH 5 Star Roofing Services, LLC $11,982 FL Tartob Commercial Services, LLC $11,978 TX Atlantic Foundations, INC. $11,977 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Compass Resources LLC 7 insp. Kansas City, MO Inman Roofing INC 7 insp. Cheyenne, WY Rene Licon Roa 7 insp. Lynchburg, VA Kernen Construction 7 insp. Arcata, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Clear Choice Home Improvements, LLC
Concord, NH
3 inspections $11,981
Rocky Mountain Reinforcement
Englewood, CO
0 inspections $0
5 Star Roofing Services, LLC
Jacksonville, FL
2 inspections $11,982
Tartob Commercial Services, LLC
Houston, TX
2 inspections $11,978
Atlantic Foundations, INC.
Chesapeake, VA
3 inspections $11,977

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What to do with this record

Use Suffolk Construction Company INC.'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 Suffolk Construction Company INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Suffolk Construction Company INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 7 inspections, including 7 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 Suffolk Construction Company INC. have? ▼
Suffolk Construction Company INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,980.
How many OSHA inspections has Suffolk Construction Company INC. had? ▼
Suffolk Construction Company INC. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-28 and the most recent on 2025-12-02. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Suffolk Construction Company INC.? ▼
Suffolk Construction Company INC. has been assessed $11,980 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $34,475 (a 65.3% reduction).
Does Suffolk Construction Company INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Suffolk Construction Company INC. has 7 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 Suffolk Construction Company INC. operate in? ▼
Suffolk Construction Company INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Suffolk Construction Company INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Suffolk Construction Company INC. ranks #30,114 (the upper 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 Suffolk Construction Company INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Suffolk Construction Company INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,980 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tartob Commercial Services, LLC in Houston, TX is a similar construction employer with $11,978 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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