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Michael McCarthy Construction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Michael McCarthy Construction, INC. ranks #80,356 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$1,600
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#80,356
of 99,447 penalized employers

Michael McCarthy Construction, INC. in Wyandotte, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Michael McCarthy Construction, INC. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,356 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, K. Barnett & Sons, Inc. (Joe Cannon) in Clovis, NM is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#80,356
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Michael McCarthy Construction, INC. runs well below peers (0.24x 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

$1,600 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% 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 Michael McCarthy Construction, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.917.926.835.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORTHEAST FRAMING, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CHRIS EATON, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15GRANITE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ALDO REYES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CHELTENHAM CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CUBIC WATER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BRUNS & MC DONALD INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JESUS ROBLES HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4STEELCON, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23JPN MASONRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0COREY BARTON HOMES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CROSS COUNTRY CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5L & T CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ATSM ENTERPRISE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MISSOURI FABRICATORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HAWK CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NEFTALI YANEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7HORVATH ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TITAN INDUSTRIAL SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34BH & B CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Michael McCarthy Con…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Michael McCarthy Construction, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Michael McCarthy Construction, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Michael McCarthy Construction, INC. sits at penalty rank #26,113 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($1,600 assessed).

How Michael McCarthy Construction, INC. Compares

Michael McCarthy Construction, INC.'s 4.00 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 (0.24x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-02-08

Last Inspection

2024-12-04

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$533

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $533 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$1,600

Current Penalty Amount

$1,600

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Michael McCarthy Construction, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 12 3.3
Total Penalty $1,600 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $533 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,600 here).

Vertex Homes LLC $1,600 CO Gold Key Consultants LLC $1,600 FL Espaillat Construction, LLC $1,600 MA Kenwood Construction LLC $1,600 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Northeast Framing, INC 3 insp. Brighton, MA Chris Eaton, LLC 3 insp. Philadelphia, PA Granite Construction Company 3 insp. Santa Barbara, CA Aldo Reyes 3 insp. Margaret, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

K. Barnett & Sons, Inc. (Joe Cannon)
Clovis, NM
0 inspections $0
LJ Excavating
Gallipolis, OH
0 inspections $0
McKuin Pipeline INC
Mill Creek, CA
2 inspections $1,600
B V Tetzlaff, INC.
Milwaukee, WI
3 inspections $1,600
Liberty Integrated Solutions, INC.
Philadelphia, PA
5 inspections $1,600

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What to do with this record

Use Michael McCarthy Construction, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Michael McCarthy Construction, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Michael McCarthy Construction, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Michael McCarthy Construction, INC. have? ▼
Michael McCarthy Construction, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Michael McCarthy Construction, INC. had? ▼
Michael McCarthy Construction, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-02-08 and the most recent on 2024-12-04. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Michael McCarthy Construction, INC.? ▼
Michael McCarthy Construction, INC. has been assessed $1,600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Michael McCarthy Construction, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Michael McCarthy Construction, INC. has 4 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 Michael McCarthy Construction, INC. operate in? ▼
Michael McCarthy Construction, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Michael McCarthy Construction, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Michael McCarthy Construction, INC. ranks #80,356 (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 Michael McCarthy Construction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Michael McCarthy Construction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,600 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, K. Barnett & Sons, Inc. (Joe Cannon) in Clovis, NM is a similar construction employer with $0 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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