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Harmsen Construction CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Harmsen Construction CO., INC. ranks #80,356 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,600
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#80,356
of 99,447 penalized employers

Harmsen Construction CO., INC. in Holland, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Harmsen Construction CO., INC. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,356 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Crawford Contracting, INC. in Mount Pleasant, MI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,600 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#80,356
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Harmsen Construction CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Harmsen Construction CO., INC. runs well below peers (0.24x 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

$1,600 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% 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 Harmsen Construction CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAESTRO CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15THOMAS BARNES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24EM CUSTOM HOMES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9OSCAR ALVAREZ ALVAREZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6AB CONCRETE CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PROFESSIONAL ROOFING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14EDRAS A. CARIAS MORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4D&B PARTNERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16M2M FRAMING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ZITTING BROTHERS CON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALIANZA CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BRILLIANT CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11EL PASO COWBOY CONST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JDC MASONRY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14LODGING & LEISURE IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HAGAR ENTERPRISES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BATES FRAMING, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GUSTAVO MONTOYA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10EJC CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6A-DEL CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Harmsen Construction…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Harmsen Construction CO., INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Harmsen Construction CO., INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Harmsen Construction CO., INC. sits at penalty rank #26,113 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($1,600 assessed).

How Harmsen Construction CO., INC. Compares

Harmsen Construction CO., INC.'s 0.33 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 (0.24x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-06-15

Last Inspection

2018-03-22

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$533

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $533 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

100.0% 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

$3,200

Current Penalty Amount

$1,600

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,600 from the initial assessment of $3,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Harmsen Construction CO., INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Harmsen Construction CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $1,600 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $533 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,600 here).

City Red Masonry INC $1,600 NY Wright Brothers Accoustic & Drywall, LLC $1,600 OK Goodfellas Electric Company $1,600 IN Alex Amezquita $1,600 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Maestro Construction, INC. 3 insp. Hanover Park, IL Thomas Barnes 3 insp. Prince Frederick, MD Em Custom Homes, INC. 3 insp. Elgin, IL Oscar Alvarez Alvarez 3 insp. West Chester, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Michael McCarthy Construction, INC.
Wyandotte, MI
3 inspections $1,600
Goodfellas Electric Company
Jeffersonville, IN
2 inspections $1,600
Charter Construction, INC.
Nashville, TN
2 inspections $1,600
Crawford Contracting, INC.
Mount Pleasant, MI
2 inspections $1,600
G.W. Mitchell & Sons, INC.
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $1,600

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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 Harmsen Construction CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Harmsen Construction CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Harmsen Construction CO., INC. have? ▼
Harmsen Construction CO., INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Harmsen Construction CO., INC. had? ▼
Harmsen Construction CO., INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-15 and the most recent on 2018-03-22. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Harmsen Construction CO., INC.? ▼
Harmsen Construction CO., INC. has been assessed $1,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,200 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Harmsen Construction CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Harmsen Construction CO., INC. has 0 serious violations, and 1 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 Harmsen Construction CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Harmsen Construction CO., INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238120). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Harmsen Construction CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Harmsen Construction CO., INC. ranks #80,356 (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 Harmsen Construction CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Harmsen Construction CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,600 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Crawford Contracting, INC. in Mount Pleasant, MI is a similar construction employer with $1,600 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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