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Lakanen Painting, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lakanen Painting, INC ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$600
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lakanen Painting, INC in Grand Rapids, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $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 Lakanen Painting, INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #91,681 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dalo Construction INC. in Ann Arbor, MI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $600 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lakanen Painting, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lakanen Painting, INC runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$600 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% 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 Lakanen Painting, INC.

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: 4Lakanen Painting, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Lakanen Painting, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Lakanen Painting, INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Lakanen Painting, INC is the #30,261 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($600).

How Lakanen Painting, INC Compares

Lakanen Painting, INC's 4.50 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 well below peers (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-03-08

Last Inspection

2017-03-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $300 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

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

$1,200

Current Penalty Amount

$600

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Lakanen Painting, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 9 3.3
Total Penalty $600 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $300 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

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

King Land Development, LLC $600 NC H D G Framing & Construction $600 WA Webcor Obayashi Joint Venture $600 CA Rafael Framing, INC. $600 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.

Gale Plumbing and Hydronics, INC.
Lansing, MI
3 inspections $600
Keo and Associates, INC.
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $600
Centerpointe Electric, LLC
Canton, MI
2 inspections $600
Sheren Plumbing & Heating, INC.
Traverse City, MI
6 inspections $600
Dalo Construction INC.
Ann Arbor, MI
2 inspections $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 Lakanen Painting, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lakanen Painting, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 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 Lakanen Painting, INC have? ▼
Lakanen Painting, INC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $600.
How many OSHA inspections has Lakanen Painting, INC had? ▼
Lakanen Painting, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-08 and the most recent on 2017-03-07. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lakanen Painting, INC? ▼
Lakanen Painting, INC has been assessed $600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,200 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Lakanen Painting, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lakanen Painting, INC 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 Lakanen Painting, INC operate in? ▼
Lakanen Painting, INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238320). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lakanen Painting, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lakanen Painting, INC ranks #91,681 (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 Lakanen Painting, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lakanen Painting, INC's total OSHA penalty of $600 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, Dalo Construction INC. in Ann Arbor, MI is a similar construction employer with $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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