Establishment profile
EMERY LEE & SONS INC.
356 RIVER ROAD, OAKFIELD, ME, 04763
237110 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Summary
EMERY LEE & SONS INC. has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 8 years of recorded history, with $5,914 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 88th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 310 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
EMERY LEE & SONS 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, 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. 5 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $5,914 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0251 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,848 | Jun 2018 | Jun 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 E | 1 | 1 | $1,848 | Jun 2018 | Jun 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1,848 | Jun 2018 | Jun 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0029 A | 1 | 1 | $370 | Jun 2018 | Jun 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0251 B06 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2018 | Jun 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
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 2371 within ME. Peer group: 310 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for EMERY LEE & SONS 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 EMERY LEE & SONS 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 EMERY LEE & SONS INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in ME — for EMERY LEE & SONS 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 EMERY LEE & SONS 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. 36 citations · 8S&S · 10 contractor · $3,985 proposed / $3,985 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8718350 | Portable Plant #650 Aroostook, ME contractor: Emery Lee & Sons | Jul 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $270 | $270 |
| 9939746 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Aug 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9939745 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Aug 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9854825 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Oct 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9854824 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Oct 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9717653 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Jun 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9717642 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Jun 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9717655 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Sep 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9663427 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Oct 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $136 | $136 |
| 9663426 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Oct 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9663425 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Oct 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9528030 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Sep 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 6038430 | FRINK PIT AND MILL Penobscot, ME contractor: Emery Lee & Sons | May 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $124 |
| 9527203 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Oct 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9522958 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Aug 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9522957 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Aug 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9522956 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Aug 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9522955 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Aug 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9464372 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Sep 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9464329 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Aug 2019 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9464328 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Aug 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9464327 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Aug 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9464326 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Aug 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9464330 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Jun 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8718352 | Portable Plant #650 Aroostook, ME contractor: Emery Lee & Sons | Jul 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8718351 | Portable Plant #650 Aroostook, ME contractor: Emery Lee & Sons | Jul 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8718353 | Portable Plant #650 Aroostook, ME contractor: Emery Lee & Sons | Jun 2013 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6053281 | Orono Plant Penobscot, ME contractor: Emery Lee & Sons | Nov 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6053280 | Orono Plant Penobscot, ME contractor: Emery Lee & Sons | Nov 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6053279 | Orono Plant Penobscot, ME contractor: Emery Lee & Sons | Nov 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6038431 | FRINK PIT AND MILL Penobscot, ME contractor: Emery Lee & Sons | May 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6038429 | FRINK PIT AND MILL Penobscot, ME contractor: Emery Lee & Sons | May 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 5078715 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Jun 2026 | — | No | ModNegligence | — | — |
| 5078717 | Lee's Readi Mix Sand & Gravrel Penobscot, ME | Jun 2026 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | — | — |
| 5078716 | Lee's Readi Mix Quarry Penobscot, ME | Jun 2026 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | — | — |
| 5078714 | Lee's Readi Mix Penobscot, ME | Jun 2026 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | — | — |
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 EMERY LEE & SONS 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 EMERY LEE & SONS INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for EMERY LEE & SONS INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for EMERY LEE & SONS INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-12 | Referral | 5 | 3 | $5,914 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in water and sewer line and related structures construction within ME, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- HARRY C. CROOKER & SONS, INC.TOPSHAM — 3 federal enforcement records
- VAUGHN THIBODEAU & SONS, INC.HOWLAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- FERRAIOLO CONSTRUCTIONROCKLAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- GARDNER CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES, LLCBANGOR — 2 federal enforcement records
- PETER'S CONSTRUCTIONPORTLAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- H.E. SARGENT, INC.CALAIS — 2 federal enforcement records
- ST. LAURENT & SONBATH — 2 federal enforcement records
- C.H. STEVENSON INC.BRUNSWICK — 2 federal enforcement records
- R.F. JORDAN & SONS CONSTRUCTION, INC.ELLSWORTH — 2 federal enforcement records
- SARGENT CORPORATIONHAMPDEN — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on EMERY LEE & SONS INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. 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 EMERY LEE & SONS INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- EMERY LEE & SONS INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 5 violations and $5,913.5 in total penalties.
- How does EMERY LEE & SONS INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- EMERY LEE & SONS INC. operates in the water and sewer line and related structures construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.