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Salas Carpentry

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Salas Carpentry has a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty57% serious
$1,040
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#86,892
of 100,495 penalized employers

Salas Carpentry in Howell, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,040. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Salas Carpentry 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 8 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, Lakeland Asphalt CORP in Battle Creek, MI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,040 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
14%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Salas Carpentry compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Salas Carpentry runs well below peers (0.15x 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

$1,040 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Salas Carpentry

The federal enforcement record for Salas Carpentry in Howell, MI includes 2 OSHA inspections and 14 violations, translating to 7.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 8 (57.1%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $1,400 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,040 - a 25.7% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $520. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.15x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-05-14 to 2019-07-16, a window of roughly 6 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-05-14

Last Inspection

2019-07-16

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$520

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $520 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$1,400

Current Penalty Amount

$1,040

Penalty Reduction

25.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $360 from the initial assessment of $1,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Salas Carpentry compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Salas Carpentry Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 14 3.3
Total Penalty $1,040 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $520 $3,361
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

All-American Construction INC
Oroville, CA
2 inspections $1,040
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2 inspections $1,040
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2 inspections $1,040
Lakeland Asphalt CORP
Battle Creek, MI
2 inspections $1,040
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3 inspections $1,040

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salas Carpentry safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Salas Carpentry's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Salas Carpentry have? ▼
Salas Carpentry has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,040.
How many OSHA inspections has Salas Carpentry had? ▼
Salas Carpentry has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-14 and the most recent on 2019-07-16. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Salas Carpentry? ▼
Salas Carpentry has been assessed $1,040 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,400 (a 25.7% reduction).
Does Salas Carpentry have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Salas Carpentry has 8 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 Salas Carpentry operate in? ▼
Salas Carpentry operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Salas Carpentry's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Salas Carpentry's total OSHA penalty of $1,040 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lakeland Asphalt CORP in Battle Creek, MI is a similar construction employer with $1,040 in current penalties.

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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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