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Bartman Excavating INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bartman Excavating INC ranks #77,549 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty83% serious
$1,900
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,549
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bartman Excavating INC in Flint, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bartman Excavating INC 2 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. 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, 5 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, Schwarz Home Restoration in Sewickley, PA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,900 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#77,549
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bartman Excavating INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bartman Excavating 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 Bartman Excavating INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.57.510.513.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALL BEST CONTRACTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARLOS CONTRERAS FRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CAVALIER ROOFING COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JOSE SANTOS BARRERA-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JOSE BARRIENTOS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NOEL MANALAC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WOODRIDGE ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OMEGA DEMOLITION CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BROWN EXCAVATION & U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12KIMBERLY A. RIOS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BRYSON ELECTRIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ACA CONSTRUCTION & M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13OMEGA ROOFING, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7G&G ENTERPRISE SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AVILA FRAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SERRANO CARPENTRY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOLID WALLS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ESPANA CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CURAM CONTRACTING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KINGSLEY CONSTRUCTOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Bartman Excavating INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Bartman Excavating INC has 2 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.

Bartman Excavating INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Bartman Excavating INC is the #25,113 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($1,900).

How Bartman Excavating INC Compares

Bartman Excavating INC's 3.00 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

2

First Inspection

2013-05-08

Last Inspection

2024-09-10

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$950

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 11 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $950 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$2,300

Current Penalty Amount

$1,900

Penalty Reduction

17.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $400 from the initial assessment of $2,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Bartman Excavating INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $1,900 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $950 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bartman Excavating 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).

E & B Construction, INC. $1,900 SD Schwarz Home Restoration $1,900 PA American Excavating CORP. $1,900 NH H.P. Construction, INC. $1,900 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

All Best Contractors Corporation 2 insp. Medford, NJ Carlos Contreras Framing 2 insp. Corpus Christi, TX Cavalier Roofing Company, LLC 2 insp. Newington, CT Jose Santos Barrera-Angeles 2 insp. Waxahachie, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

E & B Construction, INC.
Sioux Falls, SD
4 inspections $1,900
Schwarz Home Restoration
Sewickley, PA
2 inspections $1,900
American Excavating CORP.
Exeter, NH
2 inspections $1,900
H.P. Construction, INC.
Wheat Ridge, CO
2 inspections $1,900
Garneau Construction, INC.
Normal, IL
4 inspections $1,900

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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 Bartman Excavating INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bartman Excavating INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Bartman Excavating INC have? ▼
Bartman Excavating INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Bartman Excavating INC had? ▼
Bartman Excavating INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-08 and the most recent on 2024-09-10. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bartman Excavating INC? ▼
Bartman Excavating INC has been assessed $1,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,300 (a 17.4% reduction).
Does Bartman Excavating INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bartman Excavating INC has 5 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 Bartman Excavating INC operate in? ▼
Bartman Excavating 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 Bartman Excavating INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bartman Excavating 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 Bartman Excavating INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bartman Excavating INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,900 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, Schwarz Home Restoration in Sewickley, PA is a similar construction employer with $1,900 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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