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Walsh Brothers, Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Walsh Brothers, Incorporated ranks #32,406 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$11,000
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#32,406
of 99,447 penalized employers

Walsh Brothers, Incorporated in Cambridge, 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: $11,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Walsh Brothers, Incorporated 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #32,406 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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, Bpi Construction Enterprises, INC. in Brighton, MA is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $11,000 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#32,406
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 Walsh Brothers, Incorporated compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Walsh Brothers, Incorporated runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$11,000 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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 Walsh Brothers, Incorporated.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.45.99.513.116.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedA-ABSOLUTE CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14DYNAMIC GENERAL SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 44 X 4 GENERAL CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CORNER CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ISRAEL GUTIERREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BERNARDO PEREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ACR CAMBARA CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PROMAR BUILDING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16TORRE FUERTE CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CHARD TILING & EXCAV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMIGO ROOFING & CONT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TOMAS MAYANCELA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LET US LIFT IT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LARA DESIGN + BUILD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BARRY ROOFING SYSTEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5J M DAUGHERTY INDUST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TDI CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JONATHAN RESTORATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7W. BROWN ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3W.M. LYLES CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Walsh Brothers, Inco…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Walsh Brothers, Incorporated 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.

Walsh Brothers, Incorporated in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Walsh Brothers, Incorporated ranks #8,776 at $11,000 current penalty.

How Walsh Brothers, Incorporated Compares

Walsh Brothers, Incorporated'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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-06-28

Last Inspection

2019-02-28

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $5,500 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

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$47,736

Current Penalty Amount

$11,000

Penalty Reduction

77.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $36,736 from the initial assessment of $47,736. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Walsh Brothers, Incorporated compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Walsh Brothers, Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $11,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,500 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Walsh Brothers, Incorporated, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,000 here).

Salvador Gallardo $11,000 TX Crestview Site & Underground, INC. $11,000 FL Dunigan Construction INC. $11,000 IL The Ford Development Corporation $11,000 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

A-Absolute Construction, INC 2 insp. Parsippany, NJ Dynamic General Services, LLC. 2 insp. Mount Holly, NJ 4 X 4 General Contractors, INC. 2 insp. Camillus, NY Corner Construction CORP. 2 insp. Arlington Heights, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Salvador Gallardo
El Paso, TX
2 inspections $11,000
Crestview Site & Underground, INC.
Pensacola, FL
2 inspections $11,000
The Ford Development Corporation
Cincinnati, OH
6 inspections $11,000
Dunigan Construction INC.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $11,000
Bpi Construction Enterprises, INC.
Brighton, MA
3 inspections $11,000

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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 Walsh Brothers, Incorporated safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Walsh Brothers, Incorporated's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. 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 Walsh Brothers, Incorporated have? ▼
Walsh Brothers, Incorporated has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Walsh Brothers, Incorporated had? ▼
Walsh Brothers, Incorporated has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-28 and the most recent on 2019-02-28. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Walsh Brothers, Incorporated? ▼
Walsh Brothers, Incorporated has been assessed $11,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $47,736 (a 77.0% reduction).
Does Walsh Brothers, Incorporated have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Walsh Brothers, Incorporated 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 Walsh Brothers, Incorporated operate in? ▼
Walsh Brothers, Incorporated 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 Walsh Brothers, Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Walsh Brothers, Incorporated ranks #32,406 (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 Walsh Brothers, Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Walsh Brothers, Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $11,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bpi Construction Enterprises, INC. in Brighton, MA is a similar construction employer with $11,000 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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