Inspection 347209595 OPENED JAN 10, 2024Closed
Binghamton University 4400 Vestal Pkwy E, Binghamton, NY 13902 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
OSHA has inspected Fahs Construction Group 31 times in New York since 2005.
The latest one began on Jan 10, 2024 as a planned inspection, in Binghamton.
Those inspections ended with 19 citation items: 8 serious and 11 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $48,375 and now stand at $42,440, 12% lower after settlements or reviews.
Fall protection systems comes up most often in these citations: 2 items under 1926.502.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for construction employers since 2015 is $3,080, and Fahs Construction Group averages $7,947 (3 cited inspections).
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Fahs Construction Group also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 345971683 OPENED MAY 11, 2022Closed
Suny Cortland Junction Of Graham Avenue And Court Street, Cortland, NY 13045 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 345497234 OPENED AUG 25, 2021Closed
Sidney Schools, 95 W. Main Street, Sidney, NY 13838 · All Other Specialty Trade Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 343306908 OPENED JUL 16, 2018Closed
Bush Hall, Suny Delhi, Delhi, NY 13753 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 343089280 OPENED APR 11, 2018Closed
Equal Rights Heritage Center 25 South Street, Auburn, NY 13021 · 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 1926.34(c) · Means of egress |
Other-than-serious | $3,880 | $3,880 | May 25, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 341484046 OPENED MAY 17, 2016Closed
Suny Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta, NY 13820 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 341163749 OPENED JAN 7, 2016Closed
Farmer's Market, 840 Front Street, Binghamton, NY 13905 · 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(e)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $3,960 | $4,000 | Apr 22, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1) · Ladders in construction |
Other-than-serious | $3,960 | $3,960 | Apr 22, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 340471614 OPENED MAR 17, 2015Closed
2224 Pierce Creek Rd., Binghamton, NY 13903 · All Other Specialty Trade Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Mar 17, 2015 (fatal): Employee driving excavator is killed when head is crushed be
At 7:20 a.m. on March 17, 2015, an employee was backing an excavator out of a garage. The employee placed himself outside the cab of the excavator while it was in the threshold of the doorway, and either continued to back the machine or inadvertently engaged the pivot of the cab, catching his head between the doorway and the cab frame. The employee was killed when his head was crushed between the vertical element of the doorway and the frame of the cab.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $7,000 | $6,000 | Sep 4, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 4, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $7,000 | $6,000 | Sep 4, 2015 | Final |
23 older inspections
Inspection 340461052 OPENED MAR 11, 2015Closed
1 College Circle New Stadium Project, Geneseo, NY 14454 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 340182088 OPENED JAN 14, 2015Closed
Suny Binghamton, Rockefeller/hinman Collegiate Center, Binghamton, NY 13902 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 340146646 OPENED DEC 9, 2014Closed
Union-endicott Schools, 1100 East Main Street, Endicott, NY 13760 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 339540924 OPENED JAN 9, 2014Closed
Student Life Ceneter 1 Pashley Drive, Cortland, NY 13045 · All Other Specialty Trade Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 339459026 OPENED OCT 29, 2013Closed
Sisters Of Franciscan Village Buckley Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212 · All Other Specialty Trade Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1) · Tools—Hand and Power: general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Dec 4, 2013 | Final |
Inspection 339447260 OPENED OCT 23, 2013Closed
Wales Admin Building, Suny Broome, 907 Upper Front Street, Binghamton, NY 13905 · Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 338923865 OPENED FEB 28, 2013Closed
Walsh Rmu, Mohawk Correctional Facility, 6514 State Route 26, Rome, NY 13440 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 338933765 OPENED FEB 22, 2013Closed
1946 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 337958813 OPENED DEC 19, 2012Closed
1 College Circle Bailey Hall, Geneseo, NY 14454 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 337115588 OPENED OCT 29, 2012Closed
I 88 Bridge Repairs, Afton, NY 13730 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 331902585 OPENED JAN 20, 2012Closed
Warren Hall, 130 Reservoir Ave., Ithaca, NY 14853 · 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 1a 29 CFR 1926.502(i)(3) · Fall protection systems |
Serious | $3,850 | $3,520 | Mar 26, 2012 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.502(i)(4) · Fall protection systems |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 26, 2012 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.852(f) · Chutes |
Serious | $2,310 | $1,980 | Mar 26, 2012 | Final |
Inspection 315849521 OPENED OCT 11, 2011Closed
7060 Route 104 Suny Oswego Piez Hall, Oswego, NY 13126 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 314350067 OPENED FEB 2, 2011Closed
Cazenovia High School, 31 Emory Ave, Cazenovia, NY 13035 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 314349812 OPENED JAN 26, 2011Closed
10 Keibel Road, Whitney Point, NY 13862 · 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 1a 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(6)(i) · Eye and face protection in construction |
Serious | $1,785 | $0 | Feb 18, 2011 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.303(b)(1) · Abrasive wheels and tools |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $1,500 | Feb 18, 2011 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.304(h)(1) · Woodworking tools |
Serious | $2,380 | $1,100 | Feb 18, 2011 | Final |
Inspection 314346727 OPENED AUG 10, 2010Closed
Cazenovia High School, Emory Avenue, Cazenovia, NY 13035 · 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 1926.404(a)(2) · Ground-fault protection on job sites |
Other-than-serious | $750 | $300 | Sep 17, 2010 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction |
Other-than-serious | $1,250 | $600 | Sep 17, 2010 | Final |
Inspection 314344243 OPENED MAR 31, 2010Closed
1119 Farm To Market Street, Endwell, NY 13760 · 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 1926.153(o) · Liquefied petroleum gas (LP-Gas) |
Other-than-serious | $1,000 | $800 | Apr 12, 2010 | Closed |
Inspection 312367717 OPENED JAN 29, 2009Closed
620 Madison Street, Syracuse, NY 13210 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 310756432 OPENED JUL 23, 2008Closed
Ywca, 80 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13901 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 310754189 OPENED FEB 14, 2008Closed
University Hospital Vertical Expansion, Syracuse, NY 13210 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 310524772 OPENED JAN 22, 2008Closed
2361 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 310748181 OPENED APR 17, 2007Closed
Vestal High School, Vestal, NY 13850 · 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 |
Other-than-serious | $1,500 | $1,200 | Apr 26, 2007 | Closed |
Inspection 309383594 OPENED AUG 24, 2006Closed
Mustang Hill Drive, Marcellus, NY 13108 · 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 |
Other-than-serious | $750 | $600 | Aug 31, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.752(a)(1) · Site layout, site-specific erection plan and construction sequence |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 31, 2006 | Closed |
Inspection 307693457 OPENED SEP 9, 2005Closed
Roxboro Road School, Mattydale, NY 13212 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Binghamton site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 85 workers: 2.1 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 0.6 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fahs Construction Group Binghamton · 2025 | 85 | 2 | 0 | 2.1 | 0.6 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
(a) Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)
(d) Hazard assessment and equipment selection. (1) The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i)
(l) Operator training. (1) Safe operation. (i) The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).
29 CFR 1926.102 · Eye and face protection in construction
29 CFR 1926.1053 · Ladders in construction
29 CFR 1926.153 · Liquefied petroleum gas (LP-Gas)
29 CFR 1926.300 · Tools—Hand and Power: general requirements
29 CFR 1926.303 · Abrasive wheels and tools
29 CFR 1926.304 · Woodworking tools
29 CFR 1926.34 · Means of egress
29 CFR 1926.404 · Ground-fault protection on job sites
29 CFR 1926.451 · Scaffolds, general requirements
29 CFR 1926.501 · Fall protection in construction
29 CFR 1926.502 · Fall protection systems
29 CFR 1926.701 · Concrete and Masonry Construction: general requirements
29 CFR 1926.752 · Site layout, site-specific erection plan and construction sequence
29 CFR 1926.852 · Chutes
Other commercial and institutional building construction employers in New York
- Rich & Gardner Construction Company, Inc. Syracuse · 14 citations · $21,805
- Lechase Construction Services, LLC. Rochester · 3 citations · $9,400
- C.A. Norris, LLC Lancaster · 12 citations · $16,486
- Prime Time Services, Inc. Rome · 4 citations · $2,812
- Alliance Construction of WNY dba Alliance Homes Amherst · 1 citation · $1,347
- Gaul Brothers Construction Amherst · 1 citation · $1,357
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.