Construction · Detroit, MI

C & H Fire Protection, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), C & H Fire Protection, INC. has a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

0% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$2,449
Back wages owed

C & H Fire Protection, INC. in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 5 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 C & H Fire Protection, INC. once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. 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 $2,449 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. For comparison, LJ, INC. in Swartz Creek, MI is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,450 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$2,449
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 76/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($1K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 C & H Fire Protection, INC..

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C & H Fire Protection, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 2 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.

C & H Fire Protection, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place C & H Fire Protection, INC. at rank #10,872 of 12,785 employers ($2,449 owed). C & H Fire Protection, INC. carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #10,872 of 12,785 Construction employers on WHD back wages ($2,449).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $2,449 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How C & H Fire Protection, INC. Compares

C & H Fire Protection, INC.'s 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against C & H Fire Protection, INC. to date. The Construction sector average runs $6,767 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2019-02-11

Last Inspection

2019-02-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$2,449
Employees Affected
3
WHD Violations
5
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$816
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,225

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that C & H Fire Protection, INC. owed $2,449 in back wages to 3 employees across 2 cases and 5 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 C & H Fire Protection, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric C & H Fire Protection, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $0 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for C & H Fire Protection, INC., both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use C & H Fire Protection, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare C & H Fire Protection, INC. against Triple C Contractors, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether C & H Fire Protection, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • C & H Fire Protection, INC. also carries $2,449 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 C & H Fire Protection, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, C & H Fire Protection, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does C & H Fire Protection, INC. have?
C & H Fire Protection, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has C & H Fire Protection, INC. had?
C & H Fire Protection, INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-11 and the most recent on 2019-02-11. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for C & H Fire Protection, INC.?
C & H Fire Protection, INC. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $2,449 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has C & H Fire Protection, INC. been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against C & H Fire Protection, INC., resulting in $2,449 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does C & H Fire Protection, INC. operate in?
C & H Fire Protection, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). 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 C & H Fire Protection, INC. owes me wages?
If you believe C & H Fire Protection, 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 $2,449 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
How does C & H Fire Protection, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
C & H Fire Protection, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 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, LJ, INC. in Swartz Creek, MI is a similar construction employer with $2,450 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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