Construction · Detroit, MI

DMC Consultants, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), DMC Consultants, INC. ranks #51,425 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 8 inspections.

Lower half by penalty18% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$5,720
OSHA penalties: 17
Violations cited: 8
OSHA inspections: #51,425
of 99,447 penalized employers

DMC Consultants, INC. in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,720. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected DMC Consultants, INC. 8 times over 11 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 2.1 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,425 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 runs well above peers (4.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $17,397 in back wages owed to 45 affected workers. For comparison, Wilfred Brousseau in Lincoln, NH is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $23,115 in current penalties.

2.1
violations per inspection: 17.6%
of violations were serious: #51,425
of 99,447 penalized employers: $17,397
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 63/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (2.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
C Wage & hour compliance: $17K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($17K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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DMC Consultants, INC.

$5,720
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows DMC Consultants, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$5,720 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 DMC Consultants, INC..

DMC Consultants, INC. has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

DMC Consultants, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: DMC Consultants, INC. is the #15,337 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($5,720). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place DMC Consultants, INC. at rank #5,030 of 12,785 employers ($17,397 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $5,720 OSHA penalties plus $17,397 WHD back wages (75.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How DMC Consultants, INC. Compares

DMC Consultants, INC.'s 2.13 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-09-02

Last Inspection

2025-08-21

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$715

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 8 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.1 violations per visit. That's $715 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

17.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

11.8% of total

Other-Than-Serious

70.6% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$6,320

Current Penalty Amount

$5,720

Penalty Reduction

9.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$23,117

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $600 from the initial assessment of $6,320. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$17,397

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$387

Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical

$17,397

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that DMC Consultants, INC. owed $17,397 in back wages to 45 employees across 1 case and 45 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 DMC Consultants, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	DMC Consultants, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	8	2.0
Violations	17	3.3
Total Penalty	$5,720	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$715	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,720 here).

Purcell Construction Corporation $5,720 VA Exclusive Paving $5,720 AK Advance Steel Erection, INC. $5,720 IL Blake Richards $5,720 ID

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Webcor Construction LP 8 insp. Los Angeles, CA Ryan Homes 8 insp. Washington, DC Key Construction, INC. 8 insp. Wichita, KS D.E. Harvey Builders, INC. 8 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

C. Martinez Drywall, LLC

2 inspections $23,115

Javier Villagran

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2 inspections $23,113

Raff Custom Homes, INC.

Franklin, WI

2 inspections $23,111

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What to do with this record

Use DMC Consultants, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare DMC Consultants, INC. against C. Martinez Drywall, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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DMC Consultants, INC. also carries $17,397 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 DMC Consultants, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, DMC Consultants, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 8 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 DMC Consultants, INC. have? ▼

DMC Consultants, INC. has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,720.

How many OSHA inspections has DMC Consultants, INC. had? ▼

DMC Consultants, INC. has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-09-02 and the most recent on 2025-08-21. This averages 2.1 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for DMC Consultants, INC.? ▼

DMC Consultants, INC. has been assessed $5,720 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,320 (a 9.5% reduction). Additionally, $17,397 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does DMC Consultants, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. DMC Consultants, INC. has 3 serious violations, and 2 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

Has DMC Consultants, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against DMC Consultants, INC., resulting in $17,397 in back wages owed to 45 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does DMC Consultants, INC. operate in? ▼

DMC Consultants, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236118). 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 DMC Consultants, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe DMC Consultants, 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 $17,397 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does DMC Consultants, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, DMC Consultants, INC. ranks #51,425 (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 DMC Consultants, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

DMC Consultants, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,720 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wilfred Brousseau in Lincoln, NH is a similar construction employer with $23,115 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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