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Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. ranks #76,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$2,025
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#76,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. in Ann Arbor, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,025. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC in Orlando, FL is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $2,025 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#76,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 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 Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. runs well below peers (0.30x 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

$2,025 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% 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 Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.35.49.513.617.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSEMINOLE EQUIPMENT, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ASPETTI CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALEJANDRO SILVA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9COAST TO COAST GENER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JACKSONVILLE MARINE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17MANDT CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16AA RIBEIRO CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NGG HOME IMPROVEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10P.S. MARCATO ELEVATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ACC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ANCHOR WOOD FRAMING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TOMAS MORENO-VARGAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MAURA BUILDINGS, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DAVID YL CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10POWER COMPONENT SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AA DARWIN EXTERIOR, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GOLDEN DORADO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KCJ CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BILTWISE STRUCTURES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEJIA CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Better Built Carpent…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. is the #24,535 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($2,025).

How Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. Compares

Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C.'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 (0.30x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-03-30

Last Inspection

2016-03-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,013

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,013 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

33.3% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$4,050

Current Penalty Amount

$2,025

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,025 from the initial assessment of $4,050. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $2,025 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,013 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C., both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,025 here).

Robert Brkich Construction CORP. $2,025 CA Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC $2,025 FL Davis Moreno Construction, INC. $2,025 CA G&a Underground Utility CORP $2,025 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Seminole Equipment, INC. 2 insp. Richmond Hill, GA Aspetti CORP. 2 insp. Edison, NJ Alejandro Silva 2 insp. Bridgeville, DE Coast to Coast General Contractors 2 insp. Miami Beach, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Robert Brkich Construction CORP.
Monrovia, CA
2 inspections $2,025
Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
Orlando, FL
4 inspections $2,025
Davis Moreno Construction, INC.
Fresno, CA
2 inspections $2,025
G&a Underground Utility CORP
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $2,025
Rodan Builders, INC.
San Jose, CA
2 inspections $2,025

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What to do with this record

Use Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C.'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 Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. have? ▼
Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,025.
How many OSHA inspections has Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. had? ▼
Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-30 and the most recent on 2016-03-30. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C.? ▼
Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. has been assessed $2,025 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,050 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. has 2 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 Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. operate in? ▼
Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C. ranks #76,117 (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 Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Better Built Carpentry, L.L.C.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,025 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, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC in Orlando, FL is a similar construction employer with $2,025 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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