Establishment profile
J R FERCHE INC
1/4 MI SOUTH OF HWY 15 & CO RD 120, ST CLOUD, MN, 56301
237110 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Summary
J R FERCHE INC has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 1 inspection over 14 years of recorded history, with $368 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 24th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 967 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
J R FERCHE 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. 1 distinct standard shown · 1 citation in this view · $368 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 H01 | 1 | 1 | $368 | Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 |
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
Below average violations in NAICS 2371 within MN. Peer group: 967 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for J R FERCHE 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 J R FERCHE INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 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 J R FERCHE INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MN — for J R FERCHE 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 J R FERCHE 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. 31 citations · 4S&S · $4,283 proposed / $4,283 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9385385 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Sep 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $293 | $293 |
| 8889887 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Aug 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $276 | $276 |
| 6193901 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | May 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 9481299 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Aug 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $199 | $199 |
| 9481298 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Aug 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $199 | $199 |
| 9998813 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | May 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9998814 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Oct 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 6495289 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Jul 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9624778 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Aug 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9624777 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Aug 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 6135388 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Sep 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9385390 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Sep 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9385389 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Sep 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9385388 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Sep 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9385387 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Sep 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9385386 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Sep 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9385384 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Sep 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9385383 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Sep 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9385382 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Sep 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9385381 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Sep 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8955534 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Jul 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8947991 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Jun 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8889886 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Aug 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8889885 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Aug 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8744229 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Jul 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8744228 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | Jul 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8665104 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | May 2012 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6193904 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | May 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6193903 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6193902 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6176881 | Stripping crew Benton, MN | May 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
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 J R FERCHE 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 J R FERCHE INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for J R FERCHE INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for J R FERCHE INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-11 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $368 |
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 J R FERCHE 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 J R FERCHE INC's OSHA violation history?
- J R FERCHE INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 1 violation and $367.5 in total penalties.
- How does J R FERCHE INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- J R FERCHE INC operates in the water and sewer line and related structures construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.