Establishment profile
GEORGE E MERRILL & SON, INC.
EXIT 1, INTERSTATE 93, SALEM, NH, 03079
237110 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Summary
GEORGE E MERRILL & SON, INC. has accumulated 6 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 20 years of recorded history, with $11,700 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 90th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 262 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 79th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GEORGE E MERRILL & SON, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), 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. 5 distinct standards shown · 6 citations in this view · $11,700 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 A01 | 2 | 2 | $5,500 | Jul 2006 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 H01 | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Jul 2006 | Jul 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 K01 | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Jul 2006 | Jul 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 C02 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 E01 I | 1 | 1 | $600 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
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 NH. Peer group: 262 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 GEORGE E MERRILL & SON, 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 GEORGE E MERRILL & SON, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2006 | COLLAPSE,WORK RULES,CONSTRUCTION,TRENCH,CAVE-IN,SPRAIN | 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 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 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 GEORGE E MERRILL & SON, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in NH — for GEORGE E MERRILL & SON, 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 GEORGE E MERRILL & SON, 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. 9 citations · 1S&S · 9 contractor · $1,043 proposed / $1,043 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8644694 | Benevento Aggregates Belmont Pit Belknap, NH contractor: George E Merrill & Son Inc | May 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8649757 | Benevento Aggregates Belmont Pit Belknap, NH contractor: George E Merrill & Son Inc | Nov 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8649756 | Benevento Aggregates Belmont Pit Belknap, NH contractor: George E Merrill & Son Inc | Nov 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8644695 | Benevento Aggregates Belmont Pit Belknap, NH contractor: George E Merrill & Son Inc | May 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8644693 | Benevento Aggregates Belmont Pit Belknap, NH contractor: George E Merrill & Son Inc | May 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8644692 | Benevento Aggregates Belmont Pit Belknap, NH contractor: George E Merrill & Son Inc | May 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8644691 | Benevento Aggregates Belmont Pit Belknap, NH contractor: George E Merrill & Son Inc | May 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8644690 | Benevento Aggregates Belmont Pit Belknap, NH contractor: George E Merrill & Son Inc | May 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8644689 | Benevento Aggregates Belmont Pit Belknap, NH contractor: George E Merrill & Son Inc | May 2011 | — | 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)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for GEORGE E MERRILL & SON, 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 GEORGE E MERRILL & SON, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GEORGE E MERRILL & SON, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for GEORGE E MERRILL & SON, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-02 | Referral | 3 | 2 | $4,200 | |
| 2006-05-30 | Planned | 3 | 3 | $7,500 |
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 GEORGE E MERRILL & SON, 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 GEORGE E MERRILL & SON, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- GEORGE E MERRILL & SON, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 6 violations and $11,700 in total penalties.
- How does GEORGE E MERRILL & SON, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- GEORGE E MERRILL & SON, INC. operates in the water and sewer line and related structures construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.