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Spence Brothers

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Spence Brothers has a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$4,360
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#59,811
of 100,495 penalized employers

Spence Brothers in Traverse City, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,360. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Spence Brothers 4 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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, Temecula Valley Drywall in Murrieta, CA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
40%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Spence Brothers compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Spence Brothers runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$4,360 Top 40% most affordable more affordable than 60% 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 Spence Brothers

The federal enforcement record for Spence Brothers in Traverse City, MI includes 4 OSHA inspections and 12 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 4 (33.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 1 (8.3%) 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 $8,470 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $4,360 - a 48.5% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,090. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-12-12 to 2026-02-27, a window of roughly 12 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-12-12

Last Inspection

2026-02-27

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,090

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 12 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,090 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

8.3% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

58.3% 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

$8,470

Current Penalty Amount

$4,360

Penalty Reduction

48.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,110 from the initial assessment of $8,470. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Spence Brothers Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 12 3.3
Total Penalty $4,360 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,090 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spence Brothers safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Spence Brothers's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 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 Spence Brothers have? ▼
Spence Brothers has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,360.
How many OSHA inspections has Spence Brothers had? ▼
Spence Brothers has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-12 and the most recent on 2026-02-27. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Spence Brothers? ▼
Spence Brothers has been assessed $4,360 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,470 (a 48.5% reduction).
Does Spence Brothers have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Spence Brothers has 4 serious violations, and 1 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 Spence Brothers operate in? ▼
Spence Brothers operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
How does Spence Brothers's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Spence Brothers's total OSHA penalty of $4,360 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Temecula Valley Drywall in Murrieta, CA is a similar construction employer with $0 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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