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James Christensen Properties

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), James Christensen Properties ranks #71,539 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty85% serious
$2,590
OSHA penalties
27
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#71,539
of 99,447 penalized employers

James Christensen Properties in Wells, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,590. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected James Christensen Properties 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 27 violations, averaging 13.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #71,539 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 23 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, S & G Roofing & Siding in Escanaba, MI is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,590 in current penalties.

13.5
violations per inspection
85.2%
of violations were serious
#71,539
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (13.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How James Christensen Properties compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows James Christensen Properties runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,590 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% 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 James Christensen Properties.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.614.521.428.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREAT WHITE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JAIME MARTINEZ HERNA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EVERARDO SERVIN LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SIMS CRANE & EQUIPME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JR COMPLETE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8I.M. STUCCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6QUALITY IRON INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PRECISION GRADING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AGUIRRE BROTHERS CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RMA STATE RENOVATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BLUE WATERS FRAMING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAL CONSTRUCTION MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GARABAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MPD MASTER CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PHOENIX COATINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MERICLE MECHANICAL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ED DAVIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PETER K. FRUEH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PROTECTOR MANAGEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALMANZA ROOFING CONT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4James Christensen Pr…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27
James Christensen Properties has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 27 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.

James Christensen Properties in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, James Christensen Properties ranks #22,822 at $2,590 current penalty.

How James Christensen Properties Compares

James Christensen Properties's 13.50 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-11-07

Last Inspection

2013-11-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,295

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.5 violations per visit. That's $1,295 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

23

Serious

85.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

14.8% 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

$6,475

Current Penalty Amount

$2,590

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,885 from the initial assessment of $6,475. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How James Christensen Properties compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric James Christensen Properties Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 27 3.3
Total Penalty $2,590 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,295 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for James Christensen Properties, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,590 here).

John Bull Builders LLC $2,590 CA D&C Masonry LLC $2,590 VA Buhr Construction INC $2,590 WI Sumitomo Mitsui Construction CO., LTD $2,589 GU

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Great White Construction, INC. 2 insp. Palm Coast, FL Jaime Martinez Hernandez 2 insp. Opelika, AL Everardo Servin LLC 2 insp. Oak Creek, WI Sims Crane & Equipment CO. 2 insp. Miami, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

John Bull Builders LLC
Cottonwood, CA
2 inspections $2,590
D&C Masonry LLC
Henrico, VA
2 inspections $2,590
S & G Roofing & Siding
Escanaba, MI
3 inspections $2,590
Buhr Construction INC
Green Bay, WI
2 inspections $2,590
Secure24 Alarms
Saint Louis, 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 James Christensen Properties safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, James Christensen Properties's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 2 inspections, including 23 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 James Christensen Properties have? ▼
James Christensen Properties has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 23 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,590.
How many OSHA inspections has James Christensen Properties had? ▼
James Christensen Properties has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-11-07 and the most recent on 2013-11-07. This averages 13.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for James Christensen Properties? ▼
James Christensen Properties has been assessed $2,590 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,475 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does James Christensen Properties have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. James Christensen Properties has 23 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 James Christensen Properties operate in? ▼
James Christensen Properties operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does James Christensen Properties rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, James Christensen Properties ranks #71,539 (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 James Christensen Properties's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
James Christensen Properties's total OSHA penalty of $2,590 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, S & G Roofing & Siding in Escanaba, MI is a similar construction employer with $2,590 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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