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Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated ranks #79,684 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,660
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#79,684
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated in Potterville, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,660. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,684 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Harrison Contracting INC DBA Harrison Drywall in Chico, CA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,660 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#79,684
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated runs well below peers (0.25x 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

$1,660 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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 Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.35.49.513.617.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKNIFE RIVER CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CARIAMANGA FRAMING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EMPIRE ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MAESTRO CONTRACTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RLG KINGSLAND SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ROGELIO GOMEZ DBA RO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12KASTEEL ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JORGE BARRERA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8QUALITY LABOR SOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COBALT CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VICTOR CERON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17J L SANCHEZ CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MARTIN SANDOVAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WILLIAM A. HAZEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SIMPLE CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11L&A ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9G L GENERAL CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14INFINITY EXTERIOR DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11REYNEL CUENCA GUERRERO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KINNEY'S COMMERCIAL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12Fenton Excavating & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated ranks #25,969 at $1,660 current penalty.

How Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated Compares

Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated's 1.50 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 (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-09-15

Last Inspection

2015-04-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$830

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $830 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$4,150

Current Penalty Amount

$1,660

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,490 from the initial assessment of $4,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $1,660 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $830 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,660 here).

Ridge Wood Works INC $1,660 MD Harrison Contracting INC DBA Harrison Drywall $1,660 CA Moderno Porcelain Works $1,659 FL Western Framing $1,659 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Knife River Corporation - Mountain West 2 insp. Boise, ID Cariamanga Framing, LLC 2 insp. Bergenfield, NJ Empire Roofing, INC. 2 insp. El Paso, TX Maestro Contracting Incorporated 2 insp. New Square, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ridge Wood Works INC
Sykesville, MD
2 inspections $1,660
Harrison Contracting INC DBA Harrison Drywall
Chico, CA
2 inspections $1,660
Colonial Construction
Wilmington, DE
0 inspections $0
Moderno Porcelain Works
Orlando, FL
2 inspections $1,659
Western Framing
Perkins, OK
2 inspections $1,659

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What to do with this record

Use Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 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 Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated have? ▼
Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,660.
How many OSHA inspections has Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated had? ▼
Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-09-15 and the most recent on 2015-04-30. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated? ▼
Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated has been assessed $1,660 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,150 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated has 3 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 Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated operate in? ▼
Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated 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 Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated ranks #79,684 (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 Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fenton Excavating & Construction Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $1,660 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, Harrison Contracting INC DBA Harrison Drywall in Chico, CA is a similar construction employer with $1,660 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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