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Elmers Crane & Dozer INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elmers Crane & Dozer INC ranks #6,234 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty50% serious
$43,300
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#6,234
of 99,447 penalized employers

Elmers Crane & Dozer INC in Traverse City, MI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $43,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Elmers Crane & Dozer INC: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,234 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, CJR Construction in Kansas City, MO is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#6,234
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Elmers Crane & Dozer INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Elmers Crane & Dozer INC runs far above peers (6.4x 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

$43,300 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Elmers Crane & Dozer INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMILLENNIUM CONTRACTI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8VICTOR HUGO GONZALEZ…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19CLARK DREW CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9WAR CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5SUN CITY CRANE & RIG…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8GLEN RAGSDALE UNDERG…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10ASPEN EARTHWORKS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2GATES - STREET DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10W.M. JORDAN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3COASTAL ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7MESQUITE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10DOMINGO GUILLEN, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6MEMO'S SCAFFOLDING N…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4MARTIN HORN INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3SIGNATURE COMPANIES,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1OKJ CONSTRUCTION COM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3P&S CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0CENTURY ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17G L HOWARD INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5STEWART & SUNDELL CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5Elmers Crane & Dozer…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10
Elmers Crane & Dozer INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Elmers Crane & Dozer INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Elmers Crane & Dozer INC ranks #1,485 at $43,300 current penalty.

How Elmers Crane & Dozer INC Compares

Elmers Crane & Dozer INC's 2.00 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 far above peers (6.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-04-19

Last Inspection

2011-05-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,660

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $8,660 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

30.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$93,650

Current Penalty Amount

$43,300

Penalty Reduction

53.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $50,350 from the initial assessment of $93,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Elmers Crane & Dozer INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Elmers Crane & Dozer INC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 10 3.3
Total Penalty $43,300 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,660 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Elmers Crane & Dozer INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($43,300 here).

Diaz Professional Construction, LLC $43,318 AL Covenant Roofing & Construction, INC. $43,346 FL Gualan Construction, CORP. $43,252 IL Diego Garcia $43,236 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Millennium Contracting CO. 5 insp. Chicago, IL Victor Hugo Gonzalez Madrid 5 insp. Lubbock, TX Clark Drew Construction, INC. 5 insp. Brookings, SD War Construction, INC. 5 insp. Tuscaloosa, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dominion Granite & Marble
Ashburn, VA
0 inspections $0
Diaz Professional Construction, LLC
Montgomery, AL
4 inspections $43,318
Prime Energy Inc.
Concord, NC
0 inspections $0
CJR Construction
Kansas City, MO
0 inspections $0
Hamilton Builders, LLC
Springfield, MO
0 inspections $0

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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 Elmers Crane & Dozer INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Elmers Crane & Dozer INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 5 inspections, including 5 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 Elmers Crane & Dozer INC have? ▼
Elmers Crane & Dozer INC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $43,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Elmers Crane & Dozer INC had? ▼
Elmers Crane & Dozer INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-19 and the most recent on 2011-05-19. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Elmers Crane & Dozer INC? ▼
Elmers Crane & Dozer INC has been assessed $43,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $93,650 (a 53.8% reduction).
Does Elmers Crane & Dozer INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Elmers Crane & Dozer INC has 5 serious violations, and 3 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 Elmers Crane & Dozer INC operate in? ▼
Elmers Crane & Dozer INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Elmers Crane & Dozer INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Elmers Crane & Dozer INC ranks #6,234 (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 Elmers Crane & Dozer INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Elmers Crane & Dozer INC's total OSHA penalty of $43,300 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (6.4x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, CJR Construction in Kansas City, MO is a similar construction employer with $0 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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