Construction · Traverse City, MI

Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC. ranks #5,950 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 15 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty33% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$44,900
OSHA penalties: 12
Violations cited: 15
OSHA inspections: #5,950
of 99,447 penalized employers

Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC. in Traverse City, MI has been the subject of 15 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $44,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC. 15 times over 11 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,950 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% 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 runs far above peers (7.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Smith & Associates Excavating LLC in Westerville, OH is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $44,904 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection: 33.3%
of violations were serious: #5,950
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 78/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 15 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Elmer's Crane and Doze…

$44,900
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC. runs far above peers (6.6x 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

$44,900 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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 Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC..

Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC. has 15 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC. is the #1,421 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($44,900).

How Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC. Compares

Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC.'s 0.80 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 far above peers (6.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-09-22

Last Inspection

2026-02-27

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,993

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 15 inspections over 11 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $2,993 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

33.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

16.7% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$108,900

Current Penalty Amount

$44,900

Penalty Reduction

58.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $64,000 from the initial assessment of $108,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	15	2.0
Violations	12	3.3
Total Penalty	$44,900	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,993	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC., both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($44,900 here).

Smith & Associates Excavating LLC $44,904 OH Alejandro Hernandez - Osario $44,880 IL Hernandez Martinez Construction, LLC $44,880 IL Tutor Perini Corporation and Parsons Transportation Group INC and Zachry Construction Corporation $44,860 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (15 inspections here).

Town of Woodbury 15 insp. Woodbury, CT Vadnais Corporation 15 insp. Los Angeles, CA W.a. Richardson Builders, LLC 15 insp. Las Vegas, NV Titan Roofing, LLC 15 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Smith & Associates Excavating LLC

Westerville, OH

2 inspections $44,904

Eyeon Integrated Systems

Alejandro Hernandez - Osario

Savoy, IL

2 inspections $44,880

Hernandez Martinez Construction, LLC

Edwardsville, IL

2 inspections $44,880

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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 Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 15 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC. have? ▼

Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $44,900.

How many OSHA inspections has Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC. had? ▼

Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC. has had 15 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-09-22 and the most recent on 2026-02-27. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC.? ▼

Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC. has been assessed $44,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $108,900 (a 58.8% reduction).

Does Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC. has 4 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.

What industry does Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC. operate in? ▼

Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237310). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC. ranks #5,950 (the top 10% 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 Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Elmer's Crane and Dozer, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $44,900 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (6.6x the average). The employer has 15 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Smith & Associates Excavating LLC in Westerville, OH is a similar construction employer with $44,904 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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