Construction · Grand Rapids, MI

Schepers Concrete Construction

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Schepers Concrete Construction ranks #84,567 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,200
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: #84,567
of 99,447 penalized employers

Schepers Concrete Construction in Grand Rapids, MI has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,200. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 30 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Schepers Concrete Construction once. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #84,567 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $6,676 in back wages owed to 18 affected workers. For comparison, Abel Roofing and Construction Limited in Elgin, IL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,877 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #84,567
of 99,447 penalized employers: $6,676
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 65/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
B Wage & hour compliance: $7K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($7K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Schepers Concrete Cons…

$1,200
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Schepers Concrete Construction runs well below peers (0.18x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,200 Top 15% most affordable more affordable than 85% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Schepers Concrete Construction.

Schepers Concrete Construction has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 3 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.

Schepers Concrete Construction in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Schepers Concrete Construction sits at penalty rank #27,670 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($1,200 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Schepers Concrete Construction at rank #8,047 of 12,785 employers ($6,676 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,200 OSHA penalties plus $6,676 WHD back wages (84.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Schepers Concrete Construction Compares

Schepers Concrete Construction'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 (0.18x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2020-08-25

Last Inspection

2020-08-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,200 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,200

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$7,876

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $800 from the initial assessment of $2,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$6,676

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$371

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$6,676

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Schepers Concrete Construction owed $6,676 in back wages to 18 employees across 1 case and 30 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric	Schepers Concrete Construction	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.0
Violations	3	3.3
Total Penalty	$1,200	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,200	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,200 here).

Kemp West INC $1,200 WA Bowditch & Marinelli, INC $1,200 MA Hail Guard Construction INC. $1,200 IL Henderson Partners LLC $1,200 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Asian Construction Development Corporation 1 insp. Tamuning, GU Consolidated Service Company 1 insp. San Antonio, TX Malek, INC. 1 insp. Corpus Christi, TX Geeleher Enterprises, INC. 1 insp. Southampton, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

J. Kaiser, INC.

Morton, IL

2 inspections $7,876

Capital Carpet & Flooring Specialist, Inc.

Wilmington, MA

0 inspections $0

Abel Roofing and Construction Limited

Elgin, IL

2 inspections $7,877

Commercial Interiors INC

Baltimore, MD

2 inspections $7,877

Hadco Construction, LLC

Bluffdale, UT

2 inspections $7,875

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What to do with this record

Use Schepers Concrete Construction's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Schepers Concrete Construction also carries $6,676 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Schepers Concrete Construction safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Schepers Concrete Construction's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 1 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 Schepers Concrete Construction have? ▼

Schepers Concrete Construction has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,200.

How many OSHA inspections has Schepers Concrete Construction had? ▼

Schepers Concrete Construction has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-08-25 and the most recent on 2020-08-25. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Schepers Concrete Construction? ▼

Schepers Concrete Construction has been assessed $1,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,000 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $6,676 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Schepers Concrete Construction have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Schepers Concrete Construction 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.

Has Schepers Concrete Construction been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Schepers Concrete Construction, resulting in $6,676 in back wages owed to 18 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Schepers Concrete Construction operate in? ▼

Schepers Concrete Construction operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Schepers Concrete Construction owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Schepers Concrete Construction owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $6,676 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Schepers Concrete Construction rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Schepers Concrete Construction ranks #84,567 (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 Schepers Concrete Construction's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Schepers Concrete Construction's total OSHA penalty of $1,200 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Abel Roofing and Construction Limited in Elgin, IL is a similar construction employer with $7,877 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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