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Grand Traverse Construction

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Grand Traverse Construction ranks #1,158 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty40% serious
$129,250
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,158
of 99,447 penalized employers

Grand Traverse Construction in Pellston, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $129,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Grand Traverse Construction 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,158 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Group Contractor Andpar LLC in Leonia, NJ is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $129,289 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#1,158
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Grand Traverse Construction compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Grand Traverse Construction runs far above peers (19.1x 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

$129,250 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($129,250) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $129,250 $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 Grand Traverse Construction.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.77.91522.229.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBB FRAME LLC DBA FRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14LANIGAN CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EL DORADO STEEL EREC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UNITED ANCO SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ELMER OMAR CHAVEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GASPAR FUENTES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13JOSE OCHOA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28OMAR OMAYO HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LOREDO'S MASONRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DWC CONTRACTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CAMANEY SERVICES OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OSEAS RODRIGUEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BEST WAY SIDING AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIRANDA'S CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13JOSEPH MARVIN HOME R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ROBERTO RUFINO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CJM ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OLMAN FRANCISCO HERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MESSING CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LUNDA CONSTRUCTION CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Grand Traverse Const…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Grand Traverse Construction has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Grand Traverse Construction in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Grand Traverse Construction sits at penalty rank #293 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($129,250 assessed).

How Grand Traverse Construction Compares

Grand Traverse Construction's 7.50 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 far above peers (19.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-12-29

Last Inspection

2010-12-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$64,625

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $64,625 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$241,450

Current Penalty Amount

$129,250

Penalty Reduction

46.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $112,200 from the initial assessment of $241,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Grand Traverse Construction compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Grand Traverse Construction Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 15 3.3
Total Penalty $129,250 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $64,625 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Grand Traverse Construction, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($129,250 here).

Group Contractor Andpar LLC $129,289 NJ Genesis Masonry, LLC $129,110 NJ Quality Construction a&K LLC $129,099 OH Robert Barringer, III $129,060 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

BB Frame LLC DBA Frame Q LLC, AS Successor to Frame Q LLC, and Juan Quevedo 2 insp. Cliffside Park, NJ Lanigan Construction LLC 2 insp. Batavia, OH El Dorado Steel Erectors, LLC. 2 insp. Biddeford, ME United Anco Services, INC. 2 insp. Middletown, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Group Contractor Andpar LLC
Leonia, NJ
2 inspections $129,289
Royal Electric Company
Sacramento, CA
0 inspections $0
Friends Masonry Construction
Charlotte, NC
0 inspections $0
Genesis Masonry, LLC
Jersey City, NJ
5 inspections $129,110
Quality Construction a&K LLC
Akron, OH
3 inspections $129,099

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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 Grand Traverse Construction safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Grand Traverse Construction's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Grand Traverse Construction have? ▼
Grand Traverse Construction has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $129,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Grand Traverse Construction had? ▼
Grand Traverse Construction has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-29 and the most recent on 2010-12-29. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Grand Traverse Construction? ▼
Grand Traverse Construction has been assessed $129,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $241,450 (a 46.5% reduction).
Does Grand Traverse Construction have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Grand Traverse Construction has 6 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 Grand Traverse Construction operate in? ▼
Grand Traverse Construction operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238140). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Grand Traverse Construction rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Grand Traverse Construction ranks #1,158 (the top 1% 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 Grand Traverse Construction's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Grand Traverse Construction's total OSHA penalty of $129,250 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (19.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Group Contractor Andpar LLC in Leonia, NJ is a similar construction employer with $129,289 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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