Construction · Houghton, MI

J.D. Martineau Construction LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), J.D. Martineau Construction LLC ranks #75,947 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty69% serious
$2,050
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#75,947
of 99,447 penalized employers

J.D. Martineau Construction LLC in Houghton, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected J.D. Martineau Construction LLC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,947 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. 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, I Construction in Dededo, GU is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,050 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
69.2%
of violations were serious
#75,947
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 27/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.3 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 J.D. Martineau Construction LLC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$2,050 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 J.D. Martineau Construction LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.33.97.511.114.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWSC GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TRI-POINT INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14MOAN CONSTRUCTION, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JOSE SANCHEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HALAL BUILDING & CON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CHAMPION BUILDERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MACB CARPENTRY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BREEDEN CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CECIL COMPTON CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BARTON MALOW COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ONNI CONTRACTING (CA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6QUALITY ENTERPRISES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TEXAS ELECTRICAL CON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LOBO CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MADER CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3OVERBEY ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALLIANCE ELECTRICAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4A. PIZZA CONTRACTING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10J. BENTON CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ADT REX ROOFING & CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13J.D. Martineau Const…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13
J.D. Martineau Construction LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

J.D. Martineau Construction LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, J.D. Martineau Construction LLC ranks #24,462 at $2,050 current penalty.

How J.D. Martineau Construction LLC Compares

J.D. Martineau Construction LLC's 4.33 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-10-14

Last Inspection

2017-01-22

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$683

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $683 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

69.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

30.8% 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

$2,450

Current Penalty Amount

$2,050

Penalty Reduction

16.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $400 from the initial assessment of $2,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How J.D. Martineau Construction LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric J.D. Martineau Construction LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 13 3.3
Total Penalty $2,050 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $683 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for J.D. Martineau Construction LLC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,050 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 J.D. Martineau Construction LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, J.D. Martineau Construction LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 J.D. Martineau Construction LLC have?
J.D. Martineau Construction LLC has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,050.
How many OSHA inspections has J.D. Martineau Construction LLC had?
J.D. Martineau Construction LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-14 and the most recent on 2017-01-22. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for J.D. Martineau Construction LLC?
J.D. Martineau Construction LLC has been assessed $2,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,450 (a 16.3% reduction).
Does J.D. Martineau Construction LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. J.D. Martineau Construction LLC has 9 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 J.D. Martineau Construction LLC operate in?
J.D. Martineau Construction LLC 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 J.D. Martineau Construction LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, J.D. Martineau Construction LLC ranks #75,947 (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 J.D. Martineau Construction LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
J.D. Martineau Construction LLC's total OSHA penalty of $2,050 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, I Construction in Dededo, GU is a similar construction employer with $2,050 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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