How many OSHA inspections has BERNHARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC had?

BERNHARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC has been inspected 66 times by OSHA between Dec 9, 1987 and Jan 17, 2007, with 78 violations and $24,601 in penalties on record.

How does OSHA enforcement work in Louisiana?

Louisiana operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction for private-sector employers. Federal OSHA conducts all inspections and enforcement. Louisiana has significant OSHA enforcement activity in the petrochemical, oil and gas, and construction industries.

What is a Serious violation under OSHA?

A Serious violation is cited when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. Serious violations carry mandatory penalties. For 2025, the maximum penalty for a serious violation is $16,550 per violation. The actual amount may be adjusted based on factors including employer size, good faith efforts, and violation history.

What is a Repeat violation under OSHA?

A Repeat violation is issued when an employer has been previously cited for a substantially similar condition within the past five years. Repeat violations carry penalties up to $165,514 per violation for 2025. OSHA checks the employer's inspection history across all establishments to determine whether a prior citation for a similar hazard exists.

How does OSHA calculate penalty amounts?

OSHA sets initial penalty amounts based on the gravity of the violation (severity and probability of injury). Penalties are then adjusted based on three factors: employer size (smaller employers may receive reductions), good faith (employers with effective safety programs), and violation history (employers with no recent prior violations). Penalties may be further reduced through informal settlement conferences between the employer and the OSHA Area Director.

What is a planned (programmed) OSHA inspection?

Planned inspections are part of OSHA's proactive enforcement strategy. OSHA selects workplaces for inspection based on objective criteria such as industry injury rates, participation in National or Local Emphasis Programs (NEPs/LEPs), or targeting of specific high-hazard industries. Being selected for a planned inspection does not indicate that OSHA has received a complaint or that a specific hazard has been reported.

BERNHARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC

$24,601

Penalties

Violations

Inspections

BERNHARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC

515 MURRAY ST., ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301

BERNHARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC has had 66 OSHA inspections since Dec 9, 1987, resulting in 78 violations and $24,601 in penalties on record.

As reported in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review.

35Serious

0Willful

14Repeat

29Other

Standard	Citations	Penalties
1926.404Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction)	11	$2,853
1926.350Gas Welding and Cutting	9	$1,296
1926.451Scaffolding - General Requirements	6	$1,430
1926.59Hazard Communication	6	$444
1926.500Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions	4	$180
1926.50Medical Services and First Aid (Construction)	3	$396
1926.150Fire Protection (Construction)	3	$0
1903.2Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards	3	$396
1926.405Electrical - Wiring Methods (Construction)	3	$0
1926.651Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements	3	$2,205

ID	Opened	Type	Scope	Viol.	Penalties
#310248208	Jan 17, 2007	Planned	No Inspection	0	$0
#309086205	May 1, 2006	Programmed Related	Partial	1	$344
#307600213	Mar 1, 2005	Planned	Complete	1	$1,050
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