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Helicon Holdings

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Helicon Holdings ranks #94,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$400
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Helicon Holdings in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $400. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 0 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Helicon Holdings 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Great Lakes Masonry Developers, INC. in Canton, MI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $400 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Helicon Holdings compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Helicon Holdings runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$400 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% 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 Helicon Holdings.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBLUE STAR UTILITIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9STEHL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FROYLAN BARRERA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ORDONEZ BROTHERS CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SLANEY CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NEFTALI BARRON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14LUIYI TAVERAS GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12EMANUEL ENTERPRISES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JASMINE VINEYARDS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CS CONTRACTOR CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CLIFFSIDE PARK DEPAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HARDY WINDOW COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRADEMARK EXTERIORS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8C. I. C. CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ELDER JOSUE PEREZ OR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18R & L SIDING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LOMAS TUCKPOINTING &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ADONAI CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHABELO CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21WESTERN PEAK PLUMBIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Helicon Holdings, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Helicon Holdings has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Helicon Holdings in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Helicon Holdings is the #31,324 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($400).

Combined federal exposure here: $400 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Helicon Holdings Compares

Helicon Holdings's 10.00 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 well below peers (0.06x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-05

Last Inspection

2012-03-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $200 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

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

$1,000

Current Penalty Amount

$400

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$400

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $600 from the initial assessment of $1,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Helicon Holdings Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 20 3.3
Total Penalty $400 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $200 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Helicon Holdings, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($400 here).

Meagui Construction LLC $400 SC Apple City Electric LLC $400 WA Accu-Piping $400 HI Dale L. Tally, LLC $400 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Blue Star Utilities, LLC 2 insp. Anna, TX Stehl Corporation 2 insp. Phoenix, AZ Froylan Barrera 2 insp. Lebanon, OH Ordonez Brothers Construction, LLC. 2 insp. Farmingdale, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sandblast Fast LLC
Jackson, MI
2 inspections $400
Gallo Companies LLC
Sterling Heights, MI
2 inspections $400
Artisan Contracting LLC
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $400
Great Lakes Masonry Developers, INC.
Canton, MI
2 inspections $400
Schauman Construction, INC.
Freeland, MI
5 inspections $400

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What to do with this record

Use Helicon Holdings's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Helicon Holdings against Sandblast Fast LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Helicon Holdings's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Helicon Holdings also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Helicon Holdings safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Helicon Holdings's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 20 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 Helicon Holdings have? ▼
Helicon Holdings has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $400.
How many OSHA inspections has Helicon Holdings had? ▼
Helicon Holdings has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-05 and the most recent on 2012-03-07. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Helicon Holdings? ▼
Helicon Holdings has been assessed $400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,000 (a 60.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Helicon Holdings have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Helicon Holdings has 20 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.
Has Helicon Holdings been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Helicon Holdings, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Helicon Holdings operate in? ▼
Helicon Holdings operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237210). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Helicon Holdings owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Helicon Holdings owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Helicon Holdings rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Helicon Holdings ranks #94,479 (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 Helicon Holdings's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Helicon Holdings's total OSHA penalty of $400 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, Great Lakes Masonry Developers, INC. in Canton, MI is a similar construction employer with $400 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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