Inspection 348495862 OPENED SEP 11, 2025Closed
3300 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA 18103 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Ephrata, Pennsylvania · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · NAICS 236220
OSHA has inspected Ames Construction Inc. 59 times in Pennsylvania since 1982.
The latest one began on Sep 11, 2025 as a planned inspection, in Allentown.
Those inspections ended with 53 citation items: 39 serious and 14 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $58,295 and now stand at $42,389, 27% lower after settlements or reviews.
Fall protection in construction comes up most often in these citations: 7 items under 1926.501.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for construction employers since 2015 is $3,080, and Ames Construction Inc. averages $4,707 (5 cited inspections).
Ames Construction Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
Pennsylvania · latest 90 days of OSHA records
291employers cited
4 of them in the same industry
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Watch this company3300 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA 18103 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2020 E.g. Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17110 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v) · Aerial lifts |
Other-than-serious | $7,035 | $4,750 | Aug 6, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.760(d)(2) · Fall protection |
Other-than-serious | $7,035 | $4,750 | Aug 6, 2025 | Final |
799 N. State Rd, Pottstown, PA 19464 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1) · Electrical safety in construction |
Serious | $6,452 | $4,500 | Jul 9, 2024 | Final |
351 Loucks Road, York, PA 17404 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1487 Street Rd, Warminster, PA 18974 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
467 Sumneytown Pike, North Wales, PA 19455 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.403(i)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Other-than-serious | $5,801 | $4,061 | Nov 30, 2022 | Final |
789 Main Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Home Goods 300 Lincoln Ave., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Fruitville Pike And Route 30, Lancaster, PA 17602 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
9611 West Hills Court Building F, Fogelsville, PA 18051 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.502(f)(1)(iii) · Fall protection systems |
Serious | $5,387 | $4,000 | Nov 1, 2017 | Final |
190 Rock Point Road, Marietta, PA 17547 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.405(j)(1)(i) · Job-site wiring |
Serious | $1,964 | $1,473 | Jul 10, 2015 | Final |
7150 Hamilton Blvd. Redners Wharehouse Store, Trexlertown, PA 18087 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Park Avenue, Waynesburg, PA 15370 · New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
531 Old Waynesburg Road, Carmichaels, PA 15320 · Roofing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $1,360 | $952 | Jun 10, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.503(c)(3) · Fall protection training in construction |
Serious | $1,360 | $952 | Jun 10, 2013 | Final |
Giant Store #6094 471 S Oxford Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
6900 Hamilton Blvd, Trexlertown, PA 18087 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $2,975 | $2,231 | May 7, 2012 | Final |
Giant Food 6542 Logan Square Shopping Ctr, New Hope, PA 18938 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
216 E Fairmont Street, Coopersburg, PA 18036 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $4,410 | $4,410 | Oct 20, 2010 | Closed |
173 Holly Road, Gilbertsville, PA 19525 · Industrial Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Rt. 100 And State St. - Upland Square, Pottstown, PA 19464 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1540 Cowpath Road, Hatfield, PA 19440 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1008 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17543 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Pa Route 441, Marietta, PA 17547 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Pa Route 441, Marietta, PA 17547 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
3321 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Giant Food Store, 1750 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1824 Ridge Pike, Royersford, PA 19468 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Off Route 441, Marietta, PA 17547 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.701(b) · Concrete and Masonry Construction: general requirements |
Serious | $700 | $455 | Jun 29, 2006 | Closed |
Township Line Road & Ridge Pike, Limerick, PA 19468 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
3301 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
600 East Lancaster Avenue, Shillington, PA 19607 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.451(c)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements |
Serious | $1,125 | $735 | Apr 1, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2) · Scaffolds, general requirements |
Serious | $1,125 | $730 | Apr 1, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements |
Serious | $1,125 | $730 | Apr 1, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements |
Serious | $1,125 | $730 | Apr 1, 2005 | Closed |
Van Reed Road, West Lawn, PA 19609 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
70 Clay School Road (ephrata Com Church), Ephrata, PA 17522 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Camp Hill Shopping Mall, Camp Hill, PA 17011 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
499 Cacalico Road, Ephrata, PA 17522 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1050 Baltimore Pike, Concordville, PA 19331 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.502(b)(1) · Fall protection systems |
Serious | $900 | $670 | Nov 29, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.502(b)(2) · Fall protection systems |
Serious | $900 | $500 | Nov 29, 2002 | Closed |
Sr 272 & Sr 1047, Ephrata, PA 17522 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
3477 Lincoln Hwy., Thorndale, PA 19320 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Serious | $573 | $373 | Feb 15, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1) · Electrical safety in construction |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(ii) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $573 | $373 | Feb 15, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1) · Stairways in construction |
Serious | $900 | $584 | Feb 15, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(iic) · Job-site wiring |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 2002 | Closed |
979 S. Township Line Road, Royersford, PA 19468 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Kohls Shopping Center, Limerick, PA 19468 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Off Route 322, Ephrata, PA 17522 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11) · Fall protection in construction |
Other-than-serious | $900 | $0 | Nov 17, 2000 | Closed |
Wertzville Road/salt Road, Enola, PA 17025 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Route 30 And Natural Springs Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $1,125 | $1,125 | Aug 4, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) · Construction safety programs |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 4, 1998 | Closed |
499 Cacalico Road, Ephrata, PA 17522 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.350(j) · Gas welding and cutting |
Serious | $445 | $445 | Jul 9, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $700 | $700 | Jul 9, 1997 | Closed |
314 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA 19044 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
500 Block Rt 232, Southampton, PA 18966 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Dresher And Horsham Rds, Horsham, PA 19044 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
547 Oxford Valley Rd, Bristol Township, PA 19054 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Southampton Shopping Center Rt 232, Upper Southampton, PA 18954 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Lower York Rd, Solebury, PA 18938 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
216 E Fairmont Street, Coopersburg, PA 18036 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2641 Shillington Road, Reading, PA 19608 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $280 | $280 | Jan 2, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.59(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $280 | $280 | Jan 2, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.59(g)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 2, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1926.59(h) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 2, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Serious | $140 | $140 | Jan 2, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Serious | $140 | $140 | Jan 2, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5a 29 CFR 1926.405(b)(3)(i) · Job-site wiring |
Serious | $140 | $140 | Jan 2, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5b 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) · Construction safety programs |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 2, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1926.405(g)(1)(i) · Job-site wiring |
Serious | $140 | $0 | Jan 2, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1926.500(d)(1) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Serious | $210 | $210 | Jan 2, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.25(a) · Housekeeping |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 2, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1926.150(a)(1) · Fire protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 2, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(i) · Fire protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 2, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii) · Ground-fault protection on job sites |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 2, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(iif) · Job-site wiring |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 2, 1991 | Closed |
York & Street Roads - Center Pointe Plaza, Warminster, PA 18974 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i) · Ground-fault protection on job sites |
Serious | $150 | $150 | Apr 5, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6) · Ground-fault protection on job sites |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 5, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(i) · Job-site wiring |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 5, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1926.405(b)(1) · Job-site wiring |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 5, 1988 | Closed |
Rt. 272 North, Ephrata, PA 17522 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.28(a) · Personal protective equipment |
Serious | $360 | $360 | Mar 26, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.450(a)(9) · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Mar 26, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1) · Construction safety programs |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 26, 1986 | Closed |
Industrial Ave, Brownstown, PA 17508 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.500(d)(1) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 7, 1983 | Closed |
Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.304(f) · Woodworking tools |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 9, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.400(h)(3)(i) · Introduction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 9, 1983 | Closed |
4950 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.304(f) · Woodworking tools |
Serious | $160 | $160 | Dec 13, 1982 | Closed |
R D 6, Shippensburg, PA 17257 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Ephrata site logged 7 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 73 workers: 8.9 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 0.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 15 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Construction/Ames Mechanical Ephrata · 2025 | 73 | 7 | 1 | 8.9 | 0.6 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)
(1) Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, shall be equipped with:
29 CFR 1926.150(a)(1)
(a) General requirements. (1) The employer shall be responsible for the development of a fire protection program to be followed throughout all phases of the construction and demolition work, and he shall provide for the firefighting equipment as specified in this subpart. As fire hazards occur, there shall be no delay in providing the necessary equipment.
29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(i)
(c) Portable firefighting equipment—(1) Fire extinguishers and small hose lines. (i) A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided for each 3,000 square feet of the protected building area, or major fraction thereof. Travel distance from any point of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed 100 feet.
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