Construction · Rockford, MI

Ortiz Construction

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ortiz Construction ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$600
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ortiz Construction in Rockford, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ortiz Construction 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, WM Dickson CO in Tacoma, WA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $600 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ortiz Construction compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ortiz Construction runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$600 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% 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 Ortiz Construction.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJUAN MANUEL ANTONIO-…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW CENTURY EXCAVATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GEC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MORAIS CONCRETE SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JZ GENERAL CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SMITH & ASSOCIATES E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DS CONSTRUCTION AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12COTTAGE BUILDERS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GEN BUILDING GROUP INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PARAGON ROOFING SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MILLER'S PLUMBING AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SWISS CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VUSHAJ CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13LARRY REETZ CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CHESAPEAKE BAY CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NORIEGA BUILDERS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AVC GENERAL CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EMPYRE BUILDERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5A & J CONCRETE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ANGEL CUEVAS SIDING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Ortiz Construction, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Ortiz Construction has 2 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.

Ortiz Construction in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Ortiz Construction sits at penalty rank #30,261 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($600 assessed).

How Ortiz Construction Compares

Ortiz Construction's 4.50 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 well below peers (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-03-17

Last Inspection

2022-07-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $300 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$1,200

Current Penalty Amount

$600

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $600 from the initial assessment of $1,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Ortiz Construction Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 9 3.3
Total Penalty $600 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $300 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ortiz Construction, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($600 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 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 Ortiz Construction safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Ortiz Construction's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Ortiz Construction have?
Ortiz Construction has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $600.
How many OSHA inspections has Ortiz Construction had?
Ortiz Construction has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-03-17 and the most recent on 2022-07-25. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ortiz Construction?
Ortiz Construction has been assessed $600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,200 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Ortiz Construction have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Ortiz Construction has 3 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 Ortiz Construction operate in?
Ortiz Construction operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238160). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ortiz Construction rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ortiz Construction ranks #91,681 (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 Ortiz Construction's safety record compare to industry average?
Ortiz Construction's total OSHA penalty of $600 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, WM Dickson CO in Tacoma, WA is a similar construction employer with $600 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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