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Elk Horn Construction

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elk Horn Construction has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$270
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#97,360
of 100,495 penalized employers

Elk Horn Construction in Mount Clemens, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $270. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Elk Horn Construction 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 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, Golden State Boring & Pipejacking INC. in Wilmington, CA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $270 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
3%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Elk Horn Construction compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Elk Horn Construction 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

$270 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Elk Horn Construction

The federal enforcement record for Elk Horn Construction in Mount Clemens, MI includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $450 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $270 - a 40.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $135. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.04x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-01-31 to 2012-06-06, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-01-31

Last Inspection

2012-06-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$135

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $135 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$450

Current Penalty Amount

$270

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $180 from the initial assessment of $450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Elk Horn Construction compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Elk Horn Construction Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $270 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $135 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elk Horn Construction safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Elk Horn Construction's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Elk Horn Construction have? ▼
Elk Horn Construction has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $270.
How many OSHA inspections has Elk Horn Construction had? ▼
Elk Horn Construction has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-31 and the most recent on 2012-06-06. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Elk Horn Construction? ▼
Elk Horn Construction has been assessed $270 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $450 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Elk Horn Construction have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Elk Horn Construction has 2 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 Elk Horn Construction operate in? ▼
Elk Horn Construction operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238350). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Elk Horn Construction's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Elk Horn Construction's total OSHA penalty of $270 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Golden State Boring & Pipejacking INC. in Wilmington, CA is a similar construction employer with $270 in current penalties.

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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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