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CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC ranks #94,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$400
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC in Cadillac, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Gallo Companies LLC in Sterling Heights, MI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $400 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$400 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% 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 CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.45.99.513.116.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHRIS SAWDO CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GM CONTRACTORS PLUS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOSEPH M. SANZARI INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CITY CONCRETE CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16ELMER MILLER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MELO ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10VF CONTRACTORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BILIN CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAESTRO CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARIO VILLAFUERTE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CRISTIAN SANCHEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10KM BUILDERS CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DERECK CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MUSCLE ROOFING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JUNCOS ARTISAN SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BAKER CONCRETE CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LUIS MENDOZA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NJDOT - CHERRY HILL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ALVAREZ MASONRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CRAIG ORDWAY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CJ'S Excavating Sept…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC is the #31,324 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($400).

How CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC Compares

CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC's 2.50 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 (0.06x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-07-11

Last Inspection

2020-06-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $200 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$800

Current Penalty Amount

$400

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $400 from the initial assessment of $800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $400 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $200 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($400 here).

Apple City Electric LLC $400 WA Accu-Piping $400 HI Dale L. Tally, LLC $400 NV Henry H Lewis Contractors LLC DBA Lewis Contract $400 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Chris Sawdo Construction, LLC 2 insp. Saint Augustine, FL GM Contractors Plus CORP 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Joseph M. Sanzari INC. 2 insp. Newark, NJ City Concrete Corporation 2 insp. Arlington, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sandblast Fast LLC
Jackson, MI
2 inspections $400
Gallo Companies LLC
Sterling Heights, MI
2 inspections $400
Artisan Contracting LLC
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $400
Great Lakes Masonry Developers, INC.
Canton, MI
2 inspections $400
Schauman Construction, INC.
Freeland, MI
5 inspections $400

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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 CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC have? ▼
CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $400.
How many OSHA inspections has CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC had? ▼
CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-07-11 and the most recent on 2020-06-25. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC? ▼
CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC has been assessed $400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $800 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC has 4 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 CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC operate in? ▼
CJ'S Excavating Septic Service 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 CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC ranks #94,479 (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 CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
CJ'S Excavating Septic Service INC's total OSHA penalty of $400 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, Gallo Companies LLC in Sterling Heights, MI is a similar construction employer with $400 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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