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American Sewer Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Sewer Services, INC. ranks #14,918 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty73% serious
$23,000
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#14,918
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Sewer Services, INC. in Milwaukee, WI has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,000. 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 Sewer Services, INC. 6 times across a longer 15-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,918 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sletten Construction Company in Billings, MT is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $23,000 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
72.7%
of violations were serious
#14,918
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 63/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How American Sewer Services, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows American Sewer Services, INC. runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$23,000 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Sewer Services, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDELOOF CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14BELFAST TN HWY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18HALLSTROM CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1WOODSTOCK TN HWY DEPT, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8CAHILL CONTRACTORS, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF BRIDGETON DE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 25SHELCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9JAMERSON LEWIS CONST…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12J & L ROOFING CO, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2TESLA MOTORS NV, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0NVR INC DBA RYAN HOMES, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0HOIER EXCAVATING LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14LINGO CONSTRUCTION S…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6COMMODORE BUILDERS C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2MOTLEY & MOTLEY INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2UNKNOWN/INVALID ESTA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0LOCKE TN HWY DEPT, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15EAST FISHKILL TN HWY…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 22MONTEZUMA TN HIGHWAY…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14WARRIOR STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6American Sewer Servi…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11
American Sewer Services, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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 Sewer Services, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: American Sewer Services, INC. is the #3,626 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($23,000).

How American Sewer Services, INC. Compares

American Sewer Services, INC.'s 1.83 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 above peers (3.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2010-11-08

Last Inspection

2026-03-19

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,833

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 6 inspections over 15 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $3,833 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

72.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

9.1% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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

$52,821

Current Penalty Amount

$23,000

Penalty Reduction

56.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $29,821 from the initial assessment of $52,821. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric American Sewer Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.0
Violations 11 3.3
Total Penalty $23,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,833 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Sewer Services, INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,000 here).

Rossi Contractors, INC. $23,000 IL Sletten Construction Company $23,000 MT Top Property Services, INC. $23,000 IL C.W. Matthews Contracting Company, INC. $23,000 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Deloof Construction, INC. 6 insp. Kalamazoo, MI Belfast TN HWY 6 insp. Belfast, NY Hallstrom Construction, INC. 6 insp. Dubois, PA Woodstock TN HWY Dept 6 insp. Bearsville, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rossi Contractors, INC.
Chicago, IL
4 inspections $23,000
Sletten Construction Company
Billings, MT
3 inspections $23,000
Top Property Services, INC.
Shorewood, IL
2 inspections $23,000
C.W. Matthews Contracting Company, INC.
Macon, GA
2 inspections $23,000
Timeline Services LLC
Broomfield, CO
2 inspections $23,000

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What to do with this record

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

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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 Sewer Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Sewer Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 6 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does American Sewer Services, INC. have? ▼
American Sewer Services, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,000.
How many OSHA inspections has American Sewer Services, INC. had? ▼
American Sewer Services, INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-08 and the most recent on 2026-03-19. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Sewer Services, INC.? ▼
American Sewer Services, INC. has been assessed $23,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $52,821 (a 56.5% reduction).
Does American Sewer Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Sewer Services, INC. has 8 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Sewer Services, INC. operate in? ▼
American Sewer Services, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does American Sewer Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Sewer Services, INC. ranks #14,918 (the top quarter 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 Sewer Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Sewer Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $23,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sletten Construction Company in Billings, MT is a similar construction employer with $23,000 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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