Establishment profile
BERNHARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC
515 MURRAY ST., ALEXANDRIA, LA, 71301
561790 — Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings
Summary
BERNHARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC has accumulated 84 OSHA violations across 66 inspections over 38 years of recorded history, with $26,656 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 111 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 19 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BERNHARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, 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. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
65% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 33 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 51 citations in this view · $18,040 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0404 F06 | 6 | 6 | $905 | Jan 1989 | Apr 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0701 B | 4 | 4 | $2,607 | Oct 1991 | Dec 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0404 B01 I | 3 | 3 | $1,310 | Feb 1989 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0451 A04 | 3 | 3 | $890 | Sep 1988 | Oct 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0350 J | 3 | 3 | $556 | Mar 1988 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0350 A09 | 3 | 3 | $396 | Mar 1988 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0050 F | 3 | 3 | $396 | May 1988 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1903.0002 A01 | 3 | 3 | $396 | May 1988 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0500 E01 IV | 3 | 3 | $180 | Jan 1988 | Dec 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 A01 | 2 | 2 | $2,745 | Aug 1993 | Jul 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0404 A02 | 2 | 2 | $878 | Jun 1991 | Aug 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 K01 | 2 | 2 | $405 | Aug 1993 | Jul 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0020 B01 | 2 | 2 | $405 | May 1988 | Aug 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0352 D | 2 | 2 | $375 | Mar 1993 | Mar 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0059 E01 | 2 | 2 | $148 | Aug 1989 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0059 H | 2 | 2 | $148 | Aug 1989 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0405 G01 III | 2 | 2 | — | Jan 1994 | Sep 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0350 H | 2 | 2 | — | Feb 1989 | Aug 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0501 B04 I | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Apr 2005 | Apr 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 J02 | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 |
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
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 5617 within LA. Peer group: 111 employers. This establishment has 84 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BERNHARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS 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 BERNHARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2005 | ROOF OPENING COVER,ROOF,FALL,FALL PROTECTION,CONCUSSION,ROOF OPENINGFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 19+ years. Most recent activity: 19 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 BERNHARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BERNHARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BERNHARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS 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 BERNHARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BERNHARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-01-17 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-05-01 | Programmed Related | 1 | 1 | $344 | |
| 2005-03-01 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | |
| 2005-02-24 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | |
| 2001-08-10 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $540 | |
| 2001-06-19 | Programmed Related | 4 | 4 | $4,005 | |
| 2001-06-12 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-05-09 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-05-02 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-06-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-04-04 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $405 | |
| 2000-03-20 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $344 | |
| 2000-02-25 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $540 | |
| 1999-11-16 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $344 | |
| 1999-09-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-09-14 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-09-08 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $975 | |
| 1999-08-02 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $675 | |
| 1999-07-01 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $1,155 | |
| 1999-06-29 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-08-05 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-08-04 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $225 | |
| 1996-07-08 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-08-30 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $365 | |
| 1995-07-13 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $878 | |
| 1994-05-26 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-04-22 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-02-24 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-12-07 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-07-29 | Planned | 3 | 3 | $1,755 | |
| 1993-07-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-06-21 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-02-12 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $875 | |
| 1992-12-17 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-10-22 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-05-20 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $525 | |
| 1992-02-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-12-10 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-09-23 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $975 | |
| 1991-08-15 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-07-16 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $613 | |
| 1991-05-31 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $875 | |
| 1991-03-20 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $875 | |
| 1991-03-04 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-02-07 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-02-04 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-12-19 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-10-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-08-21 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-08-06 | Planned | 7 | — | $1,188 | |
| 1990-07-09 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $180 | |
| 1990-04-16 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-03-26 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-01-30 | Planned | 2 | — | $360 | |
| 1990-01-30 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-11-27 | Planned | 1 | — | $180 | |
| 1989-08-09 | Planned | 6 | 4 | $820 | |
| 1989-03-13 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $150 | |
| 1988-12-07 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $450 | |
| 1988-11-29 | Planned | 2 | — | $160 | |
| 1988-11-09 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-06-27 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-06-10 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $250 | |
| 1988-03-17 | Planned | 7 | 2 | $720 | |
| 1988-02-17 | Planned | 3 | — | $360 | |
| 1987-12-09 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 |
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 BERNHARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS 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 BERNHARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC's OSHA violation history?
- BERNHARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC has 66 OSHA inspections on record with 84 violations and $26,655.5 in total penalties.
- How does BERNHARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- BERNHARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC operates in the other services to buildings and dwellings industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.
- Has BERNHARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving BERNHARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC.