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Starbest Construction, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Starbest Construction, LLC ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

Starbest Construction, LLC in Kalamazoo, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Starbest Construction, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Avb Triangle in Portage, MI is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $2,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Starbest Construction, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Starbest Construction, LLC runs well below peers (0.30x 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

$2,000 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% 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 Starbest Construction, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.41420.627.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedP&T CUSTOM HOMES INC.,, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FRAME & FINISH CARPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ALL COUNTY CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ODI CONSTRUCTION, LI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26TOWNSHIP OF MONTGOME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ERNEST P. BREAUX ELE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VD CONSTRUCTION SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18DELFINO ROMERO SOTELO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WARREN GARAGE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17HMA QUALITY CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13AYALA & SANTAMARIA C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOUTH FLORIDA STRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DON P CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RP REMODELING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KYRIOS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROSENWACH GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TOSCANA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BLUE SKY CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ARROW BUILDERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TMZ CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Starbest Constructio…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Starbest Construction, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Starbest Construction, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Starbest Construction, LLC is the #24,596 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($2,000).

How Starbest Construction, LLC Compares

Starbest Construction, LLC's 1.00 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 (0.30x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-07-25

Last Inspection

2019-01-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,000 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

50.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$4,000

Current Penalty Amount

$2,000

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,000 from the initial assessment of $4,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Starbest Construction, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $2,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,000 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,000 here).

Antony Construction, LLC. $2,000 NJ Ken Reilly Contracting $2,000 PA Lau Design Construction CO, INC $2,000 MA Brad Reynolds Construction, INC $2,000 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

P&T Custom Homes INC., 2 insp. Schaumburg, IL Frame & Finish Carpenters, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL All County Construction INC 2 insp. Vancouver, WA Odi Construction, Limited Liability Company 2 insp. Glen Burnie, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Antony Construction, LLC.
Essex Fells, NJ
2 inspections $2,000
Engineering & Wireless, LLC
Charlotte, NC
2 inspections $2,000
Silver State Specialties, LLC
North las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $2,000
Avb Triangle
Portage, MI
4 inspections $2,000
Advantage Exteriors, INC.
Charlotte, NC
2 inspections $2,000

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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 Starbest Construction, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Starbest Construction, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Starbest Construction, LLC have? ▼
Starbest Construction, LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Starbest Construction, LLC had? ▼
Starbest Construction, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-07-25 and the most recent on 2019-01-23. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Starbest Construction, LLC? ▼
Starbest Construction, LLC has been assessed $2,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Starbest Construction, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Starbest Construction, LLC has 0 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 Starbest Construction, LLC operate in? ▼
Starbest Construction, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Starbest Construction, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Starbest Construction, LLC ranks #76,879 (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 Starbest Construction, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Starbest Construction, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $2,000 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Avb Triangle in Portage, MI is a similar construction employer with $2,000 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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