When a well-known tech giant announced plans for a new location in Mesa, AZ, it wasn’t your average data center build. The project, which broke ground in 2023, was to include three phases spanning nearly a decade and $1 billion. The 250,000 square foot data center complex was a crown jewel of a project for the general contractor—and the stakes could not be higher.
Even a minor delay could cost millions in lost revenue for their tech giant client, whose cloud services, AI systems, and digital infrastructure depended on the facility coming online. And in the scorching heat of the desert, keeping 500+ construction workers healthy and productive was a daunting task.
The contractor needed to find a medical partner who could deploy immediately, integrate seamlessly with their safety culture, and most importantly, keep workers on-site and productive. Enter On Site Medical, who was selected to build, staff and manage a healthcare clinic on the jobsite, delivering comprehensive, on-demand care for all employees.
The challenge
This project, like most large-scale data center construction jobs, presented specific health and safety challenges:
- Complex electrical and mechanical system installations requiring specialized safety protocols
- Massive work sites requiring rapid response
- Aggressive project timelines demanding minimal workforce disruption
The solution
On Site Medical deployed an on-site clinic to provide comprehensive occupational healthcare, including:
- Injury assessment and treatment
- Pre-employment physicals
- Drug and alcohol screening
- Heat-related illness prevention
- Polaris vehicles to respond rapidly across the massive site
- Telemedicine access
- Case management and OSHA compliance support
- And more
The project owner was also committed to addressing mental health concerns among its large construction workforce, so On Site Medical included its S.O.S. mental health program in the clinic plan. Construction workers have one of the highest instances of mental health issues, substance abuse and suicide, so proactive support was key to keeping employees healthy and productive.
With the scope in place, the clinic was built, staffed and up and running within 30 days of the signed contract.
But it wasn’t just the customized, rapid deployment that made the difference. On Site Medical’s clinics are uniquely designed to not only treat workplace injuries and health issues, but mitigate their impact. It starts with a culture of empathy and careful conversations—designed to drive better patient outcomes, fewer OSHA recordables and better/faster return-to-work rates. Unlike other providers, On Site Medical is not incentivized to provide excessive care, thanks to pre-set, hourly staff rates and flat fees. Regardless of the number of injuries treated or the type of care delivered, our client would enjoy all-in, no-surprise billing.
Results and impact
The results were impressive. Not only did On Site Medical come in at less than half the cost of many competitors, their clinics reduced costs even further by preventing unnecessary OSHA recordables, reducing employee days off and improving overall morale. Recent clinic data (Q2 2025) shows the proof:
- 95.45% of clinic visits were successfully treated on-site without off-site referral
- 100% of workplace injuries were treated as first aid (non-recordable)
- 100% of treated employees returned to work without lost time or work restrictions
As the project continues, the contractor and project owner are pleased with how On Site Medical has reduced the impact of jobsite injuries—and the whole crew is looking forward to a successful project completion.
Contact us today to learn more about how On Site Medical clinics and approaches can drive results for your project or business.