Construction · Detroit, MI

21st Century Salvage INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), 21st Century Salvage INC ranks #94,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$400
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

21st Century Salvage INC in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected 21st Century Salvage INC 4 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sandborn Construction in Grand Ledge, MI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $400 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How 21st Century Salvage INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows 21st Century Salvage INC runs well below peers (0.06x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$400 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is 21st Century Salvage INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGRABER & SONS CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16ALL PHASE ROOFING, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5WEBB CONTRACTOR CORP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15SALEM CITY STREETS D…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23AMAYA ROOFING & WATE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4JOSE IBARRA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11HERMENOGILDO VILLANU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11DANY ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5REAL CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13O'NEILL MASONRY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19CHARTER HOMES & NEIG…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7MECHANICAL TECHNOLOG…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SILVER STATE REFRIGE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7TKTMJ, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4J B ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8ELLER CORP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1VARGAS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4R.C. MATHEWS CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3MB CONTRACTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0BRIGHTON TOWN HIGHWA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1521st Century Salvage…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6
21st Century Salvage INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

21st Century Salvage INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, 21st Century Salvage INC ranks #31,324 at $400 current penalty.

How 21st Century Salvage INC Compares

21st Century Salvage INC's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.06x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-03-17

Last Inspection

2018-03-12

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $100 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,500

Current Penalty Amount

$400

Penalty Reduction

73.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,100 from the initial assessment of $1,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How 21st Century Salvage INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric 21st Century Salvage INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $400 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $100 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for 21st Century Salvage INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 21st Century Salvage INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, 21st Century Salvage INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 4 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does 21st Century Salvage INC have?
21st Century Salvage INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $400.
How many OSHA inspections has 21st Century Salvage INC had?
21st Century Salvage INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-17 and the most recent on 2018-03-12. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for 21st Century Salvage INC?
21st Century Salvage INC has been assessed $400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,500 (a 73.3% reduction).
Does 21st Century Salvage INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. 21st Century Salvage INC has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does 21st Century Salvage INC operate in?
21st Century Salvage INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does 21st Century Salvage INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, 21st Century Salvage INC ranks #94,479 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does 21st Century Salvage INC's safety record compare to industry average?
21st Century Salvage INC's total OSHA penalty of $400 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sandborn Construction in Grand Ledge, MI is a similar construction employer with $400 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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