Establishment profile
GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO INC
11TH & COMMERCE, TACOMA, WA, 98402
237310 — Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Summary
GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO INC has accumulated 6 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 27 years of recorded history, with $3,780 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 94th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 925 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 74th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 23 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, 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, with 2 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. 6 distinct standards shown · 6 citations in this view · $3,780 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1550.052510 D | 1 | 1 | $1,120 | Jan 1999 | Jan 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1550.065707 A 04 | 1 | 1 | $1,120 | Jan 1999 | Jan 1999 |
| 29 CFR 0620.902705 A | 1 | 1 | $550 | Feb 2003 | Feb 2003 |
| 29 CFR 0620.903501 | 1 | 1 | $550 | Feb 2003 | Feb 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1550.021501 A | 1 | 1 | $440 | Feb 2003 | Feb 2003 |
| 29 CFR 0620.901901 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2003 | Feb 2003 |
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 2373 within WA. Peer group: 925 employers. This establishment has 6 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO 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 GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 23+ years. Most recent activity: 23 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 GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in WA — for GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO 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 GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO 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. 3 citations · 1S&S · 3 contractor · $445 proposed / $445 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9434986 | Sumner Mine Pierce, WA contractor: Gary Merlino Construction Company | Aug 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $222 | $222 |
| 9434985 | Sumner Mine Pierce, WA contractor: Gary Merlino Construction Company | Aug 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 8786643 | Seattle Plant King, WA contractor: Gary Merlino Construction Company | Mar 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
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)
Company-level in WA — for GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO INC, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO INC locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 14 cases · 12 ULP · 2 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-CA-315349 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2023 | Jan 2026 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-301456 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2022 | Jan 2024 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-RD-296325 | Representation election | May 2022 | Jul 2022 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-291862 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2022 | Oct 2023 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-287725 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2021 | Oct 2023 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-287425 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2021 | Jan 2022 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-286316 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2021 | Dec 2021 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-RC-243177 | Representation election | Jun 2019 | Jul 2019 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-189120 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2016 | Jan 2017 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-147417 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2015 | Mar 2015 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-144786 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2015 | Nov 2016 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-033171 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2011 | Jul 2011 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-031988 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
| 19-CA-031935 | Unfair labor practice | May 2009 | Nov 2009 | Closed | Region 19, Seattle, Washington |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-10-30 | Programmed Related | 4 | 3 | $1,540 | |
| 1998-12-11 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $2,240 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO 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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- What is GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO INC's OSHA violation history?
- GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 6 violations and $3,780 in total penalties.
- How does GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION CO INC operates in the highway, street, and bridge construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.5.