Construction · Marquette, MI

Northern Awning and Window Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northern Awning and Window Company, INC. ranks #22,650 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 35 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty66% serious
$15,900
OSHA penalties
35
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#22,650
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northern Awning and Window Company, INC. in Marquette, MI has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 35 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northern Awning and Window Company, INC. 8 times over 8 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 35 violations, averaging 4.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,650 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 23 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 well above peers (4.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Roberto Carreon in Lawrence, KS is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,900 in current penalties.

4.4
violations per inspection
65.7%
of violations were serious
#22,650
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 26/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 35 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (4.4 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 Northern Awning and Window Company, INC. runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$15,900 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Northern Awning and Window Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.109.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCEDAR ELECTRIC, INCO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3VARNEY INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 6ANTONIO RUBALCABA, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8FRISCHHERTZ ELECTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3MCCARTHY BUILDING CO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3GOLDLINE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11DANCO BUILDERS, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 7CASTLEROCK EXCAVATIN…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9MITCHELL DECKER, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 21UNITED CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3AYALA BORING INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 0BELFAST TN HIGHWAY D…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 21INMAN ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 12COMMERCIAL ROOFING &…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 6RUSSELL CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 2LANGER ROOFING & SHE…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 1WAYNE CO BLDGS, GRND…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 22THOMAS BUILDERS OF V…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 36TUTOR-SALIBA CORP, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4TUTOR-SALIBA CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 6Northern Awning and …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 35
Northern Awning and Window Company, INC. has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 35 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.

Northern Awning and Window Company, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Northern Awning and Window Company, INC. sits at penalty rank #5,746 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($15,900 assessed).

How Northern Awning and Window Company, INC. Compares

Northern Awning and Window Company, INC.'s 4.38 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 above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2017-10-09

Last Inspection

2025-12-05

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,988

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 8 inspections over 8 years, averaging 4.4 violations per visit. That's $1,988 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

23

Serious

65.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

8.6% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

25.7% 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

$32,200

Current Penalty Amount

$15,900

Penalty Reduction

50.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,300 from the initial assessment of $32,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Northern Awning and Window Company, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northern Awning and Window Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.0
Violations 35 3.3
Total Penalty $15,900 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,988 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Northern Awning and Window Company, INC., both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,900 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 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 Northern Awning and Window Company, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Northern Awning and Window Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 35 violations across 8 inspections, including 23 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 Northern Awning and Window Company, INC. have?
Northern Awning and Window Company, INC. has 35 OSHA violations on record, including 23 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Northern Awning and Window Company, INC. had?
Northern Awning and Window Company, INC. has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-09 and the most recent on 2025-12-05. This averages 4.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northern Awning and Window Company, INC.?
Northern Awning and Window Company, INC. has been assessed $15,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,200 (a 50.6% reduction).
Does Northern Awning and Window Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Northern Awning and Window Company, INC. has 23 serious violations, and 3 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 Northern Awning and Window Company, INC. operate in?
Northern Awning and Window Company, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238190). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Northern Awning and Window Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northern Awning and Window Company, INC. ranks #22,650 (the top quarter 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 Northern Awning and Window Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Northern Awning and Window Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,900 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Roberto Carreon in Lawrence, KS is a similar construction employer with $15,900 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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