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American Classic Construction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Classic Construction, INC. ranks #55,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$5,000
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#55,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Classic Construction, INC. in Grand Rapids, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,000. 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. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #55,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tri-State Electric LTD in El Paso, TX is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $5,000 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#55,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$5,000 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 both1.92.022.02.01.98.014.020.126.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOG PLUMBING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BRUTUS CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTH SHORE FRAMING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JC STUCCO AND STONE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MANNING MASONRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14E T & L CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DLS CONTRACTING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25HERNANDEZ MARTINEZ C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SMART FRAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SPECTRUM CAPITAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INLUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BILL HOWE PLUMBING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE DURAN'S CARPENTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VALLENCOURT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3J&M CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ARMANDO IBARRA CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COUNTY LINE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GARDEN CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JOSE FAMILY CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AMERICAN ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3American Classic Con…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
American Classic Construction, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 #16,612 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($5,000 assessed).

How American Classic Construction, INC. Compares

American Classic Construction, INC.'s 2.00 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-06-20

Last Inspection

2019-11-07

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,500 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$6,700

Current Penalty Amount

$5,000

Penalty Reduction

25.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,700 from the initial assessment of $6,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

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 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $5,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,500 $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 ($5,000 here).

Lycoming Supply, INC. $5,000 NY Castillo Roofing $5,000 TX LA Bella Home Improvements $5,000 NY Fiegen Construction CO. $5,000 SD

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Og Plumbing LLC 2 insp. Oak Park, IL Brutus Construction, INC. 2 insp. Pottstown, PA North Shore Framing INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL JC Stucco and Stone Incorporated 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Castillo Roofing
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $5,000
Torres Iron Work, INC.
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $5,000
The G. B. Group, INC.
Oakland, CA
2 inspections $5,000
City of Carbondale - Public Works
Carbondale, IL
2 inspections $5,000
Tri-State Electric LTD
El Paso, TX
3 inspections $5,000

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What to do with this record

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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 mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,000.
How many OSHA inspections has American Classic Construction, INC. had? ▼
American Classic Construction, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-20 and the most recent on 2019-11-07. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Classic Construction, INC.? ▼
American Classic Construction, INC. has been assessed $5,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,700 (a 25.4% reduction).
Does American Classic Construction, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Classic Construction, INC. has 1 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 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.
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 #55,488 (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 $5,000 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tri-State Electric LTD in El Paso, TX is a similar construction employer with $5,000 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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