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Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$3,000
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC in Traverse City, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lonestar Gutter INC in Eagle Mountain, UT is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,000 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC 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

$3,000 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% 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 Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFAJARDO CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8PEDRO PALMER CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9AC MAINTENANCE & REP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9GLOBAL PACIFIC SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4MOUNTAIN STATES HOME…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4LEFROIS BUILDERS & D…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4PIONEER CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5ROLAND SLATE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12FORRESTER CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1BAKER BROTHERS ELECT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2COASTAL BUILDING SYS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5QAP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4MILO TOWN HIGHWAY DE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7THOR CONSTRUCTION, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0EVANS MILLS VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10BLACK RIVER VILL DPW, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8A&D GENERAL CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2SCHODACK TN. HWY. DE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10SYNERGY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2ALJ HOME IMPROVEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15Sheren Plumbing & He…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6
Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC sits at penalty rank #21,374 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($3,000 assessed).

How Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC Compares

Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC's 1.50 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2019-10-23

Last Inspection

2021-12-07

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $750 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$8,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,000

Penalty Reduction

62.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,000 from the initial assessment of $8,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $3,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $750 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,000 here).

Waynes Roofing INC $3,000 WA Interior Specialists, INC. $3,000 NV Vermont Mill Properties, INC. $3,000 VT McShane Construction Company LLC $3,000 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Fajardo Construction CORP 4 insp. Buffalo, NY Pedro Palmer Construction, INC. 4 insp. Philadelphia, PA AC Maintenance & Repairs LLC 4 insp. Paterson, NJ Global Pacific Services 4 insp. Pago Pago, AS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Brenco Construction Company INC.
Milton, MA
2 inspections $3,000
Ferguson Electric Construction Company, INC.
Buffalo, NY
2 inspections $3,000
T.L. Renfroe, INC.
Bainbridge, GA
2 inspections $3,000
Lonestar Gutter INC
Eagle Mountain, UT
2 inspections $3,000
Malvern Development Group
Chester, PA
2 inspections $3,000

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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 Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 4 inspections, including 4 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 Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC have? ▼
Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC had? ▼
Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-10-23 and the most recent on 2021-12-07. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC? ▼
Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC has been assessed $3,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,000 (a 62.5% reduction).
Does Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC has 4 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 Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC operate in? ▼
Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC ranks #68,523 (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 Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sheren Plumbing & Heating INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,000 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lonestar Gutter INC in Eagle Mountain, UT is a similar construction employer with $3,000 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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