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Dave Schwarz Construction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dave Schwarz Construction, INC. ranks #93,673 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$440
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#93,673
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dave Schwarz Construction, INC. in Saint Joseph, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $440. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dave Schwarz Construction, INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,673 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, Raindrop LTD in Lebanon, OR is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $440 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#93,673
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Dave Schwarz Construction, INC. runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$440 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Dave Schwarz Construction, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.410.21927.836.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGUELSIN LIMA DBA EXT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ALL BEST CONTRACTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9A&W ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MAJESTIC BUILDERS NJ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FDR CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HECTOR HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TAB HOLDING COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WET "N" WILD LAS VEGAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HIGHRIDGE CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DOUGLAS HOUSE CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9P & W PAINTING CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35E&E SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EMPIRE BUILDERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CESAR'S CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CASEY BORTLES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HURTADO ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7A & A MASONRY CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OSCAR CIPRES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HEARTLAND ROOFING PLLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GUADALUPE SOTELO LEYVA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Dave Schwarz Constru…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Dave Schwarz Construction, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Dave Schwarz Construction, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Dave Schwarz Construction, INC. ranks #31,206 at $440 current penalty.

How Dave Schwarz Construction, INC. Compares

Dave Schwarz Construction, INC.'s 3.00 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 (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-12-10

Last Inspection

2019-02-04

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$220

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $220 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$1,000

Current Penalty Amount

$440

Penalty Reduction

56.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $560 from the initial assessment of $1,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Dave Schwarz Construction, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $440 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $220 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($440 here).

Ses Roofing, INC $440 NV Raindrop LTD $440 OR Applied Management Services INC $440 OR Monument Construction $441 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Guelsin Lima DBA Extreme Roofing and Siding LLC 2 insp. Upper Saddle River, NJ All Best Contractors Corporation 2 insp. Mount Holly, NJ A&W Roofing LLC 2 insp. Pittsburgh, PA Majestic Builders NJ LLC 2 insp. Caldwell, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ses Roofing, INC
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $440
Town Corners Roofing LLC
Holland, MI
2 inspections $440
Walsh Construction
Grand Rapids, MI
3 inspections $440
Raindrop LTD
Lebanon, OR
2 inspections $440
Applied Management Services INC
Medford, OR
4 inspections $440

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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 Dave Schwarz Construction, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dave Schwarz Construction, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 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 Dave Schwarz Construction, INC. have? ▼
Dave Schwarz Construction, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $440.
How many OSHA inspections has Dave Schwarz Construction, INC. had? ▼
Dave Schwarz Construction, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-12-10 and the most recent on 2019-02-04. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dave Schwarz Construction, INC.? ▼
Dave Schwarz Construction, INC. has been assessed $440 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,000 (a 56.0% reduction).
Does Dave Schwarz Construction, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dave Schwarz Construction, 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 Dave Schwarz Construction, INC. operate in? ▼
Dave Schwarz Construction, INC. 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 Dave Schwarz Construction, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dave Schwarz Construction, INC. ranks #93,673 (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 Dave Schwarz Construction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dave Schwarz Construction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $440 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, Raindrop LTD in Lebanon, OR is a similar construction employer with $440 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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