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O'brien Construction Company INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), O'brien Construction Company INC ranks #80,710 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty22% serious
$1,540
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#80,710
of 99,447 penalized employers

O'brien Construction Company INC in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,540. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected O'brien Construction Company INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,710 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Old Dominion Insulation INC in Richmond, VA is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $1,540 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
22.2%
of violations were serious
#80,710
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 O'brien Construction Company INC runs well below peers (0.23x 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

$1,540 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 O'brien Construction Company INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.03.27.61216.420.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREAT WHITE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15NEW CONTRACTOR CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ARMANDO MEDINA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LLG CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18SITEK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10COLLAVINO CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6AESOP'S GABLES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CSA CONSTRUCTORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6VIDALES COMPLETE REM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6COPPER CREEK CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ALPINE BUILDING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ORANGE COUNTY IRONWO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20MOSS SEWER & WATER, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DAN MILLS CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12H & R ROOFING OF SOU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11FREDY AGUADO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TESTA CONSTRUCTION I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ALL STATE HEATING & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JOHN DUMAIS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ALDRIDGE ELECTRIC, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7O'brien Construction…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
O'brien Construction Company INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

O'brien Construction Company INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: O'brien Construction Company INC is the #26,367 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($1,540).

How O'brien Construction Company INC Compares

O'brien Construction Company INC's 3.00 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 (0.23x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-08-16

Last Inspection

2018-02-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$513

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $513 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

22.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

77.8% 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

$6,300

Current Penalty Amount

$1,540

Penalty Reduction

75.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,760 from the initial assessment of $6,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How O'brien Construction Company INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric O'brien Construction Company INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 9 3.3
Total Penalty $1,540 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $513 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for O'brien Construction Company INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,540 here).

Metolius Concrete Construction $1,540 CA Old Dominion Insulation INC $1,540 VA Colvin Construction, LLC $1,540 NV Colt Builders CORP. $1,540 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Great White Construction, INC. 3 insp. Saint Augustine, FL New Contractor Corporation 3 insp. Manalapan, NJ Armando Medina 3 insp. Westerville, OH LLG Construction LLC 3 insp. Perrysburg, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Metolius Concrete Construction
Redding, CA
5 inspections $1,540
Old Dominion Insulation INC
Richmond, VA
4 inspections $1,540
Colvin Construction, LLC
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $1,540
Colt Builders CORP.
Bradenton, FL
2 inspections $1,540
Potter Construction, LLC
Savannah, GA
2 inspections $1,540

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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 O'brien Construction Company INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, O'brien Construction Company INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 O'brien Construction Company INC have? ▼
O'brien Construction Company INC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,540.
How many OSHA inspections has O'brien Construction Company INC had? ▼
O'brien Construction Company INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-08-16 and the most recent on 2018-02-20. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for O'brien Construction Company INC? ▼
O'brien Construction Company INC has been assessed $1,540 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,300 (a 75.6% reduction).
Does O'brien Construction Company INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. O'brien Construction Company INC has 2 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 O'brien Construction Company INC operate in? ▼
O'brien Construction Company INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does O'brien Construction Company INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, O'brien Construction Company INC ranks #80,710 (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 O'brien Construction Company INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
O'brien Construction Company INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,540 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, Old Dominion Insulation INC in Richmond, VA is a similar construction employer with $1,540 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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