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Lakehead Constructors INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lakehead Constructors INC ranks #74,664 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,205
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#74,664
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lakehead Constructors INC in Duluth, MN 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: $2,205. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lakehead Constructors INC 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. 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 #74,664 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Terry's Electric, INC. in Lakeland, FL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,205 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#74,664
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 Lakehead Constructors INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lakehead Constructors INC 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

$2,205 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 Lakehead Constructors INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPRINCE CONTRACTING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MARCELINO HERNANDEZ …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6QRO MEX CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CDA ROOFING & SIDING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PAVILION CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LPS CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BEST GRANITE AND MAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ESMITH CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CANDELARIO PEREZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HADCO CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ANDRES ROOFING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11R.W. KIBLER INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6JACK ST. CLAIR, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LEIJA ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SPRINGBUCK CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MSJ SHEET METAL AND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5D Z IMAGE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EMPIRE ERECTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6KLR NORTHERN JV, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ESKOLA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Lakehead Constructor…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Lakehead Constructors 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.

Lakehead Constructors INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Lakehead Constructors INC is the #23,981 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($2,205).

How Lakehead Constructors INC Compares

Lakehead Constructors 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-02-25

Last Inspection

2014-09-25

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$735

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $735 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$3,150

Current Penalty Amount

$2,205

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $945 from the initial assessment of $3,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Lakehead Constructors INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $2,205 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $735 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lakehead Constructors INC, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,205 here).

B & M Drywall & Acoustics $2,205 MS Miller-Tippens Construction Company, LLC $2,205 OK Terry's Electric, INC. $2,205 FL Kris Konstruction, INC. $2,205 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Prince Contracting, LLC 3 insp. Savannah, GA Marcelino Hernandez Reyes 3 insp. Dublin, OH Qro Mex Construction Company, INC. 3 insp. Laredo, TX Cda Roofing & Siding Contractors 3 insp. West Springfield, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

B & M Drywall & Acoustics
Long Beach, MS
2 inspections $2,205
Miller-Tippens Construction Company, LLC
Oklahoma City, OK
2 inspections $2,205
Terry's Electric, INC.
Lakeland, FL
2 inspections $2,205
Kris Konstruction, INC.
Bel Air, MD
2 inspections $2,205
Watson Electrical Construction Company LLC
Norfolk, VA
2 inspections $2,205

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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 Lakehead Constructors INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lakehead Constructors INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Lakehead Constructors INC have? ▼
Lakehead Constructors INC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,205.
How many OSHA inspections has Lakehead Constructors INC had? ▼
Lakehead Constructors INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-25 and the most recent on 2014-09-25. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lakehead Constructors INC? ▼
Lakehead Constructors INC has been assessed $2,205 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,150 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Lakehead Constructors INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lakehead Constructors INC has 1 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 Lakehead Constructors INC operate in? ▼
Lakehead Constructors INC 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 Lakehead Constructors INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lakehead Constructors INC ranks #74,664 (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 Lakehead Constructors INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lakehead Constructors INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,205 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, Terry's Electric, INC. in Lakeland, FL is a similar construction employer with $2,205 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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