Construction · Traverse City, MI

MJS Masonry LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), MJS Masonry LLC ranks #37,928 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty37% serious
$9,050
OSHA penalties
27
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#37,928
of 99,447 penalized employers

MJS Masonry LLC in Traverse City, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected MJS Masonry LLC 4 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 27 violations, averaging 6.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,928 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jose I Contreras in Appleton, WI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,051 in current penalties.

6.8
violations per inspection
37.0%
of violations were serious
#37,928
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (6.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How MJS Masonry LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows MJS Masonry LLC runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$9,050 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 MJS Masonry LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0010.521.031.542.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOROUGH OF SPOTSWOOD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 40LORIG CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10BEST PLASTERING CONT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8THE FINEST CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15HARVIEW ROOFING & HO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12FELIX AND SON CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6TURNER CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3T & M CARPENTRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7GENA & SONS CORP., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7M&J CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3M P & L METAL INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5W. A. RICHARDSON BUI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SWANSON STEEL ERECTO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7ADAM QUENNEVILLE ROO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5JUDY CONSTRUCTION CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8MCGUIRE AND HESTER, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6KHOURY EXCAVATING, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4BLACK CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3PREMIER CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4MJS Masonry LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 27
MJS Masonry LLC has 4 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.

MJS Masonry LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, MJS Masonry LLC sits at penalty rank #10,654 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($9,050 assessed).

How MJS Masonry LLC Compares

MJS Masonry LLC's 6.75 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-11-17

Last Inspection

2025-03-07

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,263

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 14 years, averaging 6.8 violations per visit. That's $2,263 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

37.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

14.8% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

48.1% 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

$17,400

Current Penalty Amount

$9,050

Penalty Reduction

48.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,350 from the initial assessment of $17,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How MJS Masonry LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric MJS Masonry LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 27 3.3
Total Penalty $9,050 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,263 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for MJS Masonry LLC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 MJS Masonry LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, MJS Masonry LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 4 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does MJS Masonry LLC have?
MJS Masonry LLC has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,050.
How many OSHA inspections has MJS Masonry LLC had?
MJS Masonry LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-17 and the most recent on 2025-03-07. This averages 6.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for MJS Masonry LLC?
MJS Masonry LLC has been assessed $9,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,400 (a 48.0% reduction).
Does MJS Masonry LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. MJS Masonry LLC has 10 serious violations, and 4 repeat 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 MJS Masonry LLC operate in?
MJS Masonry 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 MJS Masonry LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, MJS Masonry LLC ranks #37,928 (the upper 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 MJS Masonry LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
MJS Masonry LLC's total OSHA penalty of $9,050 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jose I Contreras in Appleton, WI is a similar construction employer with $9,051 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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