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Carlson Contr INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carlson Contr INC ranks #95,395 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty30% serious
$325
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#95,395
of 99,447 penalized employers

Carlson Contr INC in Hancock, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $325. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Carlson Contr INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #95,395 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Pine Mountain Acoustical INC in Bend, OR is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $325 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
30.0%
of violations were serious
#95,395
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Carlson Contr INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Carlson Contr INC runs well below peers (0.05x 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

$325 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% 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 Carlson Contr INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.110.52131.441.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDIAZ ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DOE-FACILITIES MAINT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AHERN PAINTING CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AD-LER ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DOHERTY, GIANNINI & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PRO-EX CONTRACTORS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PAVILION CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NETO MASONRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38PAPPAS COMPANY, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DEL VALLE GROUP, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOSE ARVIZU, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JERRICK ASSOCIATES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BAYPORT CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DRAGADOS USA, INC. A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRUTUS CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RDV CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TURN KEY REALTY GP, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5J.M.A. CONTRACTING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40BELLA ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Carlson Contr INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Carlson Contr INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Carlson Contr INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Carlson Contr INC sits at penalty rank #31,821 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($325 assessed).

How Carlson Contr INC Compares

Carlson Contr INC's 5.00 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 (0.05x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-06-19

Last Inspection

2012-06-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$163

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $163 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

30.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

70.0% 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

$325

Current Penalty Amount

$325

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Carlson Contr INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 10 3.3
Total Penalty $325 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $163 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Carlson Contr INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($325 here).

D S S Company $325 CA Pine Mountain Acoustical INC $325 OR Aim Masonry $325 SC Moises Herrera $325 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Diaz Roofing, LLC 2 insp. Edgerton, WI Doe-Facilities Maintenance Branch 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Ahern Painting Contractors 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Ad-Ler Roofing, INC. 2 insp. Land O Lakes, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

D S S Company
Modesto, CA
3 inspections $325
Pine Mountain Acoustical INC
Bend, OR
4 inspections $325
Gibson Excavating LLC
Petoskey, MI
2 inspections $325
Greektown Investment Group
Detroit, MI
3 inspections $325
Aim Masonry
Columbia, SC
2 inspections $325

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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 Carlson Contr INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Carlson Contr INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Carlson Contr INC have? ▼
Carlson Contr INC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $325.
How many OSHA inspections has Carlson Contr INC had? ▼
Carlson Contr INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-19 and the most recent on 2012-06-19. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Carlson Contr INC? ▼
Carlson Contr INC has been assessed $325 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Carlson Contr INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Carlson Contr INC has 3 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 Carlson Contr INC operate in? ▼
Carlson Contr INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238140). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Carlson Contr INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Carlson Contr INC ranks #95,395 (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 Carlson Contr INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Carlson Contr INC's total OSHA penalty of $325 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, Pine Mountain Acoustical INC in Bend, OR is a similar construction employer with $325 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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