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American Classic Construction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Classic Construction, INC. ranks #77,549 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty90% serious
$1,900
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#77,549
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Classic Construction, INC. in Bailey, MI has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,900. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 148 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected American Classic Construction, INC. once. These inspections turned up 10 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,549 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $155,000 in back wages owed to 74 affected workers. For comparison, National Concrete Preservation in Miami, FL is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
90.0%
of violations were serious
#77,549
of 99,447 penalized employers
$155,000
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $155K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($155K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows American Classic Construction, INC. runs well below peers (0.28x 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

$1,900 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 American Classic Construction, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMILLER ELECTRIC COMP…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1J TORRES CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ALL CLIMATE REFRIGER…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ALL WEATHER ROOFING …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MARK'S VALLEY GRADIN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0JACOBS DEVELOPMENT C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CULLERS HOMES LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0YARCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PARAMOUNT CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6HUSSUNG MECHANICAL C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0STURGEON ELECTRIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0ALPHA INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0OIL CAPITAL ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0KELLY ROOFING, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CAPITAL GLASS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4ATLANTA POOLS, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0KEETON CONTRACT SERV…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0LBC CONTRACTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3PINE HOLLOW MECHANIC…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0American Classic Con…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 10
American Classic Construction, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 10 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.

American Classic Construction, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, American Classic Construction, INC. sits at penalty rank #25,113 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($1,900 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place American Classic Construction, INC. at rank #571 of 12,785 employers ($155,000 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,900 OSHA penalties plus $155,000 WHD back wages (98.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How American Classic Construction, INC. Compares

American Classic Construction, INC.'s 10.00 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 (0.28x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2020-03-04

Last Inspection

2020-03-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $1,900 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

90.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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

$1,900

Current Penalty Amount

$1,900

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$156,900

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$155,000
Employees Affected
74
WHD Violations
148
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,095
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$155,000

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that American Classic Construction, INC. owed $155,000 in back wages to 74 employees across 1 case and 148 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How American Classic Construction, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric American Classic Construction, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 10 3.3
Total Penalty $1,900 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,900 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Classic Construction, INC., both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,900 here).

Funk Electrical Services, INC. $1,900 MD Dawson Construction INC $1,900 AK Floyd's Carpentry $1,900 WI Holland Roofing RMM, INC. $1,900 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Miller Electric Company 1 insp. Omaha, NE J Torres Construction 1 insp. Colorado Springs, CO All Climate Refrigeration 1 insp. Independence, MO All Weather Roofing INC. 1 insp. Albuquerque, NM

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wylie Drilling & Drainage, Inc.
Farmersville, TX
0 inspections $0
Cityview Construction CORP.
Belleville, NJ
3 inspections $157,016
G-W Management Services, LLC
Rockville, MD
0 inspections $0
GMG Brito Contractors, LLC.
Lakewood, NJ
2 inspections $156,608
National Concrete Preservation
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0

Compare American Classic Construction, INC. vs Wylie Drilling & Drainage, Inc. side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use American Classic Construction, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare American Classic Construction, INC. against Wylie Drilling & Drainage, Inc., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether American Classic Construction, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • American Classic Construction, INC. also carries $155,000 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is American Classic Construction, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Classic Construction, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 1 inspections, including 9 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 American Classic Construction, INC. have? ▼
American Classic Construction, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,900.
How many OSHA inspections has American Classic Construction, INC. had? ▼
American Classic Construction, INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-03-04 and the most recent on 2020-03-04. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Classic Construction, INC.? ▼
American Classic Construction, INC. has been assessed $1,900 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $155,000 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does American Classic Construction, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Classic Construction, INC. has 9 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.
Has American Classic Construction, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against American Classic Construction, INC., resulting in $155,000 in back wages owed to 74 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does American Classic Construction, INC. operate in? ▼
American Classic Construction, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if American Classic Construction, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe American Classic Construction, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $155,000 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does American Classic Construction, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Classic Construction, INC. ranks #77,549 (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 American Classic Construction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Classic Construction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,900 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, National Concrete Preservation in Miami, FL is a similar construction employer with $0 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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