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Northern Home Improvement, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northern Home Improvement, INC. ranks #5,704 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty93% serious
$46,400
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#5,704
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northern Home Improvement, INC. in Lansing, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $46,400. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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 Home Improvement, INC. 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,704 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Scott Roofing, LLC. in Reno, NV is another construction employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $46,383 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
93.3%
of violations were serious
#5,704
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Home Improvement, INC. runs far above peers (6.9x 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

$46,400 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Home Improvement, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.98.014.020.126.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOG PLUMBING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BRUTUS CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTH SHORE FRAMING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JC STUCCO AND STONE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MANNING MASONRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14E T & L CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DLS CONTRACTING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25HERNANDEZ MARTINEZ C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SMART FRAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SPECTRUM CAPITAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INLUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BILL HOWE PLUMBING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE DURAN'S CARPENTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VALLENCOURT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3J&M CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ARMANDO IBARRA CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COUNTY LINE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GARDEN CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JOSE FAMILY CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AMERICAN ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Northern Home Improv…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Northern Home Improvement, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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 Home Improvement, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Northern Home Improvement, INC. is the #1,364 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($46,400).

Combined federal exposure here: $46,400 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Northern Home Improvement, INC. Compares

Northern Home Improvement, INC.'s 7.50 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 far above peers (6.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-11-29

Last Inspection

2025-08-11

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $23,200 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

93.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

6.7% 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

$46,800

Current Penalty Amount

$46,400

Penalty Reduction

0.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$46,400

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $400 from the initial assessment of $46,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Northern Home Improvement, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northern Home Improvement, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 15 3.3
Total Penalty $46,400 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $23,200 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($46,400 here).

Cruz Roofing LLC $46,409 WI Superb Property Management INC $46,410 NY Scott Roofing, LLC. $46,383 NV Ean Construction INC. $46,366 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Og Plumbing LLC 2 insp. Oak Park, IL Brutus Construction, INC. 2 insp. Pottstown, PA North Shore Framing INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL JC Stucco and Stone Incorporated 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cruz Roofing LLC
Waupaca, WI
3 inspections $46,409
Superb Property Management INC
Brooklyn, NY
5 inspections $46,410
Scott Roofing, LLC.
Reno, NV
8 inspections $46,383
Ean Construction INC.
Sandwich, IL
4 inspections $46,366
Dereck Construction LLC
Lenexa, KS
2 inspections $46,338

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What to do with this record

Use Northern Home Improvement, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Northern Home Improvement, INC. against Cruz Roofing LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Northern Home Improvement, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Northern Home Improvement, INC. also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Home Improvement, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northern Home Improvement, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 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 Home Improvement, INC. have? ▼
Northern Home Improvement, INC. has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $46,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Northern Home Improvement, INC. had? ▼
Northern Home Improvement, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-11-29 and the most recent on 2025-08-11. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northern Home Improvement, INC.? ▼
Northern Home Improvement, INC. has been assessed $46,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $46,800 (a 0.9% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Northern Home Improvement, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northern Home Improvement, INC. has 14 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.
Has Northern Home Improvement, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Northern Home Improvement, INC., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Northern Home Improvement, INC. operate in? ▼
Northern Home Improvement, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236118). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Northern Home Improvement, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Northern Home Improvement, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Northern Home Improvement, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northern Home Improvement, INC. ranks #5,704 (the top 10% 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 Home Improvement, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northern Home Improvement, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $46,400 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (6.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Scott Roofing, LLC. in Reno, NV is a similar construction employer with $46,383 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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