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Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC ranks #67,763 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 8 inspections.

Lower half by penalty64% serious
$3,030
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#67,763
of 99,447 penalized employers

Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC in Ludington, MI has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,030. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC 8 times over 7 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #67,763 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 well above peers (4.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Northern Valley Erectors, INC. in Allentown, PA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,029 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
#67,763
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 50/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (2.8 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 Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$3,030 Top 32% most affordable more affordable than 68% 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 Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.109.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJUAN FLORES, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 20NORTH ELBA TN. HWY. …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 23AM 1 ROOFING INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4VENTNOR CITY DEPARTM…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 32BOWDEN CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 36LINN MATHES INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 5CEDAR ELECTRIC, INCO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3VARNEY INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 6ANTONIO RUBALCABA, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8FRISCHHERTZ ELECTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3MCCARTHY BUILDING CO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3GOLDLINE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11DANCO BUILDERS, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 7CASTLEROCK EXCAVATIN…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9MITCHELL DECKER, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 21UNITED CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3AYALA BORING INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 0BELFAST TN HIGHWAY D…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 21INMAN ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 12COMMERCIAL ROOFING &…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 6Schultz Excavating &…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 22
Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC ranks #21,340 at $3,030 current penalty.

How Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC Compares

Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC's 2.75 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2015-08-19

Last Inspection

2022-08-29

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$379

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 8 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $379 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

9.1% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% 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

$5,460

Current Penalty Amount

$3,030

Penalty Reduction

44.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,430 from the initial assessment of $5,460. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.0
Violations 22 3.3
Total Penalty $3,030 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $379 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,030 here).

Desert Plastering, LLC $3,029 NV Northern Valley Erectors, INC. $3,029 PA Pole Mountain Electric $3,029 WY Carothers Construction, INC. $3,029 SC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Juan Flores 8 insp. El Paso, TX North Elba TN. HWY. Dept. 8 insp. Lake Placid, NY Am 1 Roofing INC 8 insp. Bend, OR Ventnor City Department of Public Works 8 insp. Ventnor City, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Associated Constructors, LLC
Negaunee, MI
4 inspections $3,030
Garick Group
El Paso, TX
1 inspections $0
Desert Plastering, LLC
Henderson, NV
6 inspections $3,029
Northern Valley Erectors, INC.
Allentown, PA
2 inspections $3,029
Pole Mountain Electric
Cheyenne, WY
2 inspections $3,029

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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 Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 8 inspections, including 14 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 Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC have? ▼
Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,030.
How many OSHA inspections has Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC had? ▼
Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-19 and the most recent on 2022-08-29. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC? ▼
Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC has been assessed $3,030 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,460 (a 44.5% reduction).
Does Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC has 14 serious violations, and 2 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 Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC operate in? ▼
Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC ranks #67,763 (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 Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Schultz Excavating & Asphalt of Ludington, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $3,030 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Northern Valley Erectors, INC. in Allentown, PA is a similar construction employer with $3,029 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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