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Oetman Excavating LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Oetman Excavating LLC ranks #66,822 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$3,200
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#66,822
of 99,447 penalized employers

Oetman Excavating LLC in Grand Rapids, 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: $3,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Oetman Excavating LLC 2 times across a longer 10-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 #66,822 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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. For comparison, Renku Concrete Construction in Pittsburgh, PA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,200 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#66,822
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • 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.

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How Oetman Excavating LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Oetman Excavating LLC runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$3,200 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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 Oetman Excavating LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.98.512.115.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORTHEAST FRAMING, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BOAK & SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TB ROOFING & CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SAFESIDE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ERIC CRUZ- FLORES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HENG WEI CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12GO WORKS CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JMT CARPENTERS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DAMARQUES CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JAX UTILITIES MANAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OMAR REYES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8A. LAMP CONCRETE CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VICTOR TERRAZAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PAUL GOMEZ GALVAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7J BAILON CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HARDY ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JOHNNY'S GENERAL CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OMAR MORALES DBA MOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GALLARDO ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOSE ANTONIO LOPEZ S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Oetman Excavating LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Oetman Excavating LLC 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.

Oetman Excavating LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Oetman Excavating LLC ranks #20,918 at $3,200 current penalty.

How Oetman Excavating LLC Compares

Oetman Excavating LLC'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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-02-27

Last Inspection

2023-03-02

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 10 years, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $1,600 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

6.7% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

53.3% 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

$3,700

Current Penalty Amount

$3,200

Penalty Reduction

13.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $500 from the initial assessment of $3,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Oetman Excavating LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 15 3.3
Total Penalty $3,200 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,600 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,200 here).

Juan Hernandez Construction $3,200 TX Professional Stucco & Stone, LLC $3,200 CO Dong & Tang INC. $3,200 NY Bateman Custom Masonry LLC $3,200 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Northeast Framing, INC 2 insp. Boston, MA Boak & Sons, INC. 2 insp. Youngstown, OH TB Roofing & Construction LLC 2 insp. Clearwater, FL Safeside, INC. 2 insp. Tolland, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Renku Concrete Construction
Pittsburgh, PA
2 inspections $3,200
Meier Masonry, INC.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $3,200
CJS Construction, INC.
Lauderhill, FL
2 inspections $3,200
Arturo Hijar Construction
El Paso, TX
2 inspections $3,200
Lesly Heredia
Phenix City, AL
2 inspections $3,200

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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 Oetman Excavating LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Oetman Excavating LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Oetman Excavating LLC have? ▼
Oetman Excavating LLC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Oetman Excavating LLC had? ▼
Oetman Excavating LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-27 and the most recent on 2023-03-02. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Oetman Excavating LLC? ▼
Oetman Excavating LLC has been assessed $3,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,700 (a 13.5% reduction).
Does Oetman Excavating LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Oetman Excavating LLC has 6 serious violations, and 1 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 Oetman Excavating LLC operate in? ▼
Oetman Excavating LLC 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 Oetman Excavating LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Oetman Excavating LLC ranks #66,822 (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 Oetman Excavating LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Oetman Excavating LLC's total OSHA penalty of $3,200 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Renku Concrete Construction in Pittsburgh, PA is a similar construction employer with $3,200 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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