Establishment profile
AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC.
110 Q STREET, VIRGINIA CITY, NV, 89440
238910 — Site Preparation Contractors
Summary
AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. has accumulated 2 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 8 years of recorded history, with $2,410 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 64th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,991 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 2 distinct standards shown · 2 citations in this view · $2,410 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0416 A01 | 1 | 1 | $2,410 | Apr 2018 | Apr 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0416 A03 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2018 | Apr 2018 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 2389 within NV. Peer group: 1,991 employers. This establishment has 2 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 8+ years. Most recent activity: 8 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in NV — for AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC., not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 100 citations · 35S&S · 95 contractor · $412,937 proposed / $232,588 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8608746 | Phoenix Mine Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Oct 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $52,500 | $28,000 |
| 8692414 | Cortez District Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | May 2012 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $40,180 | $10,000 |
| 6395201 | Cortez District Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Aug 2007 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $34,652 | — |
| 6395198 | Cortez District Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Aug 2007 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $34,652 | $10,437 |
| 8779949 | Emigrant Elko, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jul 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $12,248 | $12,248 |
| 6482670 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Feb 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $12,248 | $2,748 |
| 6394880 | South Area Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $10,437 | $10,437 |
| 6394873 | South Area Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $10,437 | $3,605 |
| 6395202 | Cortez District Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Aug 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $10,437 | — |
| 6395199 | Cortez District Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Aug 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $10,437 | $7,828 |
| 8608638 | Phoenix Mine Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $8,893 | $6,670 |
| 8608637 | Phoenix Mine Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $8,893 | $8,893 |
| 8602668 | Phoenix Mine Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jul 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $8,893 | $7,115 |
| 8602100 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | May 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $8,893 | $8,893 |
| 8692413 | Cortez District Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | May 2012 | — | No | HighNegligence | $8,209 | $8,209 |
| 8558600 | South Area Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $6,458 | $1,304 |
| 8564579 | Cortez District Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $6,458 | $6,458 |
| 6394878 | South Area Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $6,458 | $3,229 |
| 6394877 | South Area Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $6,458 | $3,229 |
| 8608639 | Phoenix Mine Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $5,961 | $4,471 |
| 8691875 | Cortez District Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Aug 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,503 | $5,503 |
| 6482812 | Cortez District-Underground Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Mar 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,503 | $5,503 |
| 6482366 | Cortez District Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jul 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $4,689 | $1,052 |
| 6482365 | Cortez District Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jul 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $4,689 | $1,052 |
| 8608642 | Phoenix Mine Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2011 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $3,996 | $2,997 |
| 8608641 | Phoenix Mine Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,996 | $3,000 |
| 8779948 | Emigrant Elko, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jul 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,689 | $3,689 |
| 6482777 | Cortez District Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jan 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,143 | $3,143 |
| 8564582 | Cortez District Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2010 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $2,901 | $2,901 |
| 6442029 | Phoenix Mine Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jun 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,901 | $585 |
| 8608745 | Phoenix Mine Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Oct 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,678 | $2,678 |
| 8608744 | Phoenix Mine Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Oct 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $2,678 | $243 |
| 8779950 | Emigrant Elko, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jul 2014 | — | No | HighNegligence | $2,473 | $2,473 |
| 8692290 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jun 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,473 | $2,473 |
| 8608254 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Aug 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,473 | $1,979 |
| 6488614 | Cortez District-Underground Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Mar 2010 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $2,473 | $2,473 |
| 8608635 | Phoenix Mine Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2011 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,795 | $1,795 |
| 8602667 | Phoenix Mine Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jul 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,795 | $1,436 |
| 8602666 | Phoenix Mine Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jul 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,795 | $1,436 |
| 8692761 | Cortez District Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jan 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $1,657 | $335 |
| 8692760 | Cortez District Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jan 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $1,657 | $335 |
| 8692759 | Cortez District Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jan 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $1,657 | $335 |
| 6437305 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jul 2008 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $1,657 | $1,657 |
| 9999106 | Ames Backfill Portable Crusher Eureka, NV | May 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,637 | $1,637 |
| 8692168 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| 8564225 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jun 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,412 | $1,412 |
| 9373014 | Goldstrike Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jun 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,286 | $1,286 |
| 8608655 | Phoenix Mine Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2011 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $1,203 | $902 |
| 6488810 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Aug 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,203 | $1,203 |
| 6488809 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Aug 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,203 | $1,203 |
| 8779967 | Mill/Autoclave Operations Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,111 | $1,111 |
| 8692762 | Cortez District Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jan 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,111 | $1,111 |
| 6482813 | Cortez District-Underground Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Mar 2010 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,111 | $1,111 |
| 6279207 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jan 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,100 | $800 |
| 6279206 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jan 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,100 | $800 |
| 8608160 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Mar 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $946 | $946 |
| 6488343 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Nov 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $946 | $946 |
| 6477755 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jan 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $946 | $946 |
| 6394390 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Oct 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $946 | $946 |
| 6394879 | South Area Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $946 | $946 |
| 6394499 | Genesis Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jul 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $946 | $946 |
| 6395585 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Apr 2008 | — | No | HighNegligence | $873 | $873 |
| 9374815 | Smoky Valley Common Operations Nye, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Mar 2018 | — | No | LowNegligence | $749 | $749 |
| 8700568 | Ruby Hill Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jun 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $745 | $745 |
| 8693485 | Goldstrike Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Apr 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $745 | $745 |
| 6437304 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jul 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $745 | $745 |
| 6388740 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jul 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $723 | $723 |
| 8692166 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2012 | — | No | LowNegligence | $687 | $687 |
| 6394876 | South Area Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $634 | $634 |
| 6394875 | South Area Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $634 | $634 |
| 9689552 | Ames Backfill Portable Crusher Eureka, NV | Feb 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $626 | $626 |
| 6388741 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jul 2006 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $614 | $614 |
| 8564580 | Cortez District Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $585 | $585 |
| 8564578 | Cortez District Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $585 | $585 |
| 6442028 | Phoenix Mine Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jun 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $585 | $585 |
| 6395584 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Apr 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $585 | $585 |
| 6395583 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Apr 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $585 | $585 |
| 6395582 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Apr 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $585 | $585 |
| 9682019 | AMES PORTABLE UNIT 26-02306 Elko, NV | Aug 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $563 | $563 |
| 8701538 | Mill/Autoclave Operations Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | May 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 8608640 | Phoenix Mine Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 8608636 | Phoenix Mine Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 8602665 | Phoenix Mine Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jul 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 8564610 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Aug 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 6286558 | Smoky Valley Common Operations Nye, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jul 2004 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $524 | $524 |
| 8692167 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Sep 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $460 | $460 |
| 8564224 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jun 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $425 | $425 |
| 6394389 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Oct 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $425 | $425 |
| 9373028 | Ames Backfill Portable Crusher Eureka, NV | Oct 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $387 | $387 |
| 8789003 | Cortez District Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Mar 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $334 | $334 |
| 6488615 | Cortez District-Underground Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Mar 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $334 | $334 |
| 6488613 | Cortez District-Underground Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Mar 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $334 | $334 |
| 6482667 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jan 2010 | — | No | LowNegligence | $334 | $334 |
| 7854982 | South Area Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jul 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $334 | $334 |
| 7854981 | South Area Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jul 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $334 | $334 |
| 5104116 | Ames Backfill Portable Crusher Eureka, NV | Jun 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $313 | $313 |
| 6279208 | Meikle Mine Eureka, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jan 2003 | — | No | LowNegligence | $277 | $55 |
| 9503321 | Hycroft Mine Humboldt, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Nov 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $275 | $275 |
| 9508217 | MARIGOLD MINE Humboldt, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Jun 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $275 | $275 |
| 6281363 | Cortez District Lander, NV contractor: Ames Construction Inc | Mar 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $268 | $268 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-08 | Referral | 2 | 1 | $2,410 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 2 violations and $2,410.1 in total penalties.
- How does AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- AMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. operates in the site preparation contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.5.