Establishment profile
J.H. STRAIN & SONS, INC.
TAYLOR CR 173 (PSN 1), TYE, TX, 79563
237310 — Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
EIN 751038129
Summary
J.H. STRAIN & SONS, INC. has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 32 years of recorded history, with $7,300 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 903 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 16 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
J.H. STRAIN & SONS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
60% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 2373 within TX. Peer group: 903 employers. This establishment has 9 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 100 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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.H. STRAIN & SONS, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 1996 | BACK-UP ALARM,WORK RULES,OBSTRUCTED REAR VIEW,CONSTRUCTION,TRUCK,DUMP TRUCK,NOISE,RUN OVER,COMMUNICATION,BACKING UPFatality | 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 16+ years. Most recent activity: 16 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.H. STRAIN & SONS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for J.H. STRAIN & SONS, 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 J.H. STRAIN & SONS, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for J.H. STRAIN & SONS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for J.H. STRAIN & SONS, 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 J.H. STRAIN & SONS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-13 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | |
| 2009-08-13 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-08-13 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-07-23 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $4,900 | |
| 1994-03-30 | Referral | 5 | 5 | $1,400 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on J.H. STRAIN & 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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Frequently asked
- What is J.H. STRAIN & SONS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- J.H. STRAIN & SONS, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $7,300 in total penalties.
- How does J.H. STRAIN & SONS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- J.H. STRAIN & SONS, INC. operates in the highway, street, and bridge construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.5. J.H. STRAIN & SONS, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 1.5.
- Has J.H. STRAIN & SONS, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving J.H. STRAIN & SONS, INC..