Construction · Grand Rapids, MI
Sequoia Custom Homes
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sequoia Custom Homes ranks #93,013 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.
- $495
- OSHA penalties
- 15
- Violations cited
- 2
- OSHA inspections
- #93,013
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Sequoia Custom Homes in Grand Rapids, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $495. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected Sequoia Custom Homes 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,013 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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, Akian INC in Ruther Glen, VA is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $495 in current penalties.
- 7.5
- violations per inspection
- 53.3%
- of violations were serious
- #93,013
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How Sequoia Custom Homes compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average
- Sequoia Custom Homes $495
Sequoia Custom Homes
$495 in penalties
- Construction avg
Construction industry average (per employer)
$6,767 in penalties
What this shows Sequoia Custom Homes runs well below peers (0.07x 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
$495 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Sequoia Custom Homes.
Sequoia Custom Homes in the Construction enforcement ledger
Construction sector: Sequoia Custom Homes is the #31,000 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($495).
How Sequoia Custom Homes Compares
Sequoia Custom Homes's 7.50 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
2010-11-23
Last Inspection
2013-02-05
Inspection Span
2 yrs
Violations / Inspection
7.5
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$248
Industry Avg / Inspection
$3,361
What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $248 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
8
Serious
53.3% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
7
Other-Than-Serious
46.7% 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
$1,150
Current Penalty Amount
$495
Penalty Reduction
57.0%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $655 from the initial assessment of $1,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Construction
How Sequoia Custom Homes compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Sequoia Custom Homes | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2.0 |
| Violations | 15 | 3.3 |
| Total Penalty | $495 | $6,767 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $248 | $3,361 |
Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sequoia Custom Homes, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($495 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction
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What to do with this record
Use Sequoia Custom Homes's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.
- A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Sequoia Custom Homes against Akian INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
- See whether Sequoia Custom Homes's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
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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.
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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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