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Closner Construction & Sales INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Closner Construction & Sales INC ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$300
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Closner Construction & Sales INC in Marquette, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Closner Construction & Sales INC 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in just 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection - fewer than typical. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Van Hoose Construction CO. in Oklahoma City, OK is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $300 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 86/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 4 OSHA inspections (0.3 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 Closner Construction & Sales INC runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$300 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Closner Construction & Sales INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVENEGAS CONTRACTING,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22HERA CONSTRUCTION INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29SILVA CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7HAMILTON CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23ALAKAI MECHANICAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10MRMD NY CORP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9RMY CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6K & E CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10KINSLEY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2MITCHELL ACOUSTICS A…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3ALPINE ROOFING CO., …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2HONOLULU BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7SYCAMORE ENGINEERING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1TARLTON AND SON INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1MANSFIELD TOWN HIGHW…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10SMOOT GILBANE CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0VALCOM ENTERPRISES, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1THE PENTA BUILDING G…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0MCKENNEY'S INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1MENTZ TN HIGHWAY DEPT, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8Closner Construction…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1
Closner Construction & Sales INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Closner Construction & Sales INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Closner Construction & Sales INC ranks #31,928 at $300 current penalty.

How Closner Construction & Sales INC Compares

Closner Construction & Sales INC's 0.25 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 (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2012-09-19

Last Inspection

2014-06-03

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$75

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $75 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$750

Current Penalty Amount

$300

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $450 from the initial assessment of $750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Closner Construction & Sales INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Closner Construction & Sales INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $300 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $75 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Closner Construction & Sales INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($300 here).

Precision General Commercial Contractors INC $300 CA Laskey-Clifton Corporation $300 OR J P Construction Northwest INC $300 WA Construction Unlimited Incorporated $300 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Venegas Contracting, LLC 4 insp. Jefferson, MD Hera Construction INC. 4 insp. Chicago, IL Silva Construction 4 insp. Powder Springs, GA Hamilton Construction LLC 4 insp. Skagway, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wolgast Corporation
Saginaw, MI
3 inspections $300
Smith Metal Structures, INC.
Iron Mountain, MI
2 inspections $300
Van Hoose Construction CO.
Oklahoma City, OK
4 inspections $300
Alva Electric INC
Evansville, IN
3 inspections $300
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Washington, DC
22 inspections $300

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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 Closner Construction & Sales INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Closner Construction & Sales INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 4 inspections, including 1 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 Closner Construction & Sales INC have? ▼
Closner Construction & Sales INC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $300.
How many OSHA inspections has Closner Construction & Sales INC had? ▼
Closner Construction & Sales INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-19 and the most recent on 2014-06-03. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Closner Construction & Sales INC? ▼
Closner Construction & Sales INC has been assessed $300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $750 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Closner Construction & Sales INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Closner Construction & Sales INC has 1 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 Closner Construction & Sales INC operate in? ▼
Closner Construction & Sales 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 Closner Construction & Sales INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Closner Construction & Sales INC ranks #96,117 (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 Closner Construction & Sales INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Closner Construction & Sales INC's total OSHA penalty of $300 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Van Hoose Construction CO. in Oklahoma City, OK is a similar construction employer with $300 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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