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Suydam & Sons General Contractors

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Suydam & Sons General Contractors has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,548
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#36,701
of 100,495 penalized employers

Suydam & Sons General Contractors in Knox, ME 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: $9,548. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Suydam & Sons General Contractors 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 4 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, Preferred Roofing Services, LLC in Traverse City, MI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,550 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
63%
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 Suydam & Sons General Contractors runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$9,548 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Suydam & Sons General Contractors

The federal enforcement record for Suydam & Sons General Contractors in Knox, ME includes 2 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (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 $13,640 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $9,548 - a 30.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,774. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-09-13 to 2020-01-23, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-09-13

Last Inspection

2020-01-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,774

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,774 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$13,640

Current Penalty Amount

$9,548

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,092 from the initial assessment of $13,640. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Suydam & Sons General Contractors compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Suydam & Sons General Contractors Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $9,548 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,774 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Suydam & Sons General Contractors safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Suydam & Sons General Contractors's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Suydam & Sons General Contractors have? ▼
Suydam & Sons General Contractors has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,548.
How many OSHA inspections has Suydam & Sons General Contractors had? ▼
Suydam & Sons General Contractors has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-09-13 and the most recent on 2020-01-23. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Suydam & Sons General Contractors? ▼
Suydam & Sons General Contractors has been assessed $9,548 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,640 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Suydam & Sons General Contractors have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Suydam & Sons General Contractors has 4 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 Suydam & Sons General Contractors operate in? ▼
Suydam & Sons General Contractors operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Suydam & Sons General Contractors's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Suydam & Sons General Contractors's total OSHA penalty of $9,548 is above the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Preferred Roofing Services, LLC in Traverse City, MI is a similar construction employer with $9,550 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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