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Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC. ranks #92,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty14% serious
$500
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#92,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC. in Lansing, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, BNK Construction INC in Lakewood, WA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $500 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
14.3%
of violations were serious
#92,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 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 Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC. runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$500 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedT.R.S.C., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BURKETT'S POOL PLAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OLIVEIRA GENERAL SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KENNETH CHUPP DBA KB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TRIUMPH CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VESCOM SYSTEMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SAGEBILT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HENRY OXLAJ CARDONA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BAUTISTA ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SAUL SEPULVEDA DBA S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ADVANCED ROOFING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALPHA OMEGA CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWNSHIP OF OCEAN DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CSDI CONSTRUCTION, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ERIC MAGIEA LOPEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOTELO FRAMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9STILLION BROTHERS EX…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5L&B BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ADAN MARTINEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EBERSOLE EXCAVATING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Rumsey & Sons Constr…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC. sits at penalty rank #30,767 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($500 assessed).

How Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC. Compares

Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC.'s 3.50 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 (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-07-19

Last Inspection

2024-02-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $250 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

14.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

85.7% 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

$1,000

Current Penalty Amount

$500

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $500 from the initial assessment of $1,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 7 3.3
Total Penalty $500 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $250 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($500 here).

Devcon Construction, INC. $500 NV Dependable Construction and Roofing, INC. $500 NC McCarthy Building Companies, INC. $500 NV C & M Construction INC $500 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

T.R.S.C., INC. 2 insp. Benicia, CA Burkett's Pool Plastering, INC. 2 insp. Ripon, CA Oliveira General Services, LLC. 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Kenneth Chupp DBA KBM Construction 2 insp. Urbana, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

McCarthy Building Companies, INC.
Sparks, NV
2 inspections $500
Devcon Construction, INC.
Reno, NV
2 inspections $500
C & M Construction INC
Newport, OR
2 inspections $500
BNK Construction INC
Lakewood, WA
2 inspections $500
Urbano J F
Lake Tapps, WA
2 inspections $500

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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 Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC. have? ▼
Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $500.
How many OSHA inspections has Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC. had? ▼
Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-07-19 and the most recent on 2024-02-07. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC.? ▼
Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC. has been assessed $500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC. has 1 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 Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC. operate in? ▼
Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC. ranks #92,988 (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 Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rumsey & Sons Construction, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $500 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, BNK Construction INC in Lakewood, WA is a similar construction employer with $500 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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