Construction · Grand Rapids, MI
Superior Carpet Systems INC
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Superior Carpet Systems INC ranks #98,563 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.
- $120
- OSHA penalties
- 2
- Violations cited
- 2
- OSHA inspections
- #98,563
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Superior Carpet Systems INC in Grand Rapids, 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: $120. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected Superior Carpet Systems INC 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 #98,563 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, McGraw's Custom Construction INC in Juneau, AK is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $120 in current penalties.
- 1.0
- violations per inspection
- 100.0%
- of violations were serious
- #98,563
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- 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 Superior Carpet Systems INC compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average
- Superior Carpet System… $120
Superior Carpet Systems INC
$120 in penalties
- Construction avg
Construction industry average (per employer)
$6,767 in penalties
What this shows Superior Carpet Systems INC runs well below peers (0.02x 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
$120 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 99% 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 Superior Carpet Systems INC.
Superior Carpet Systems INC in the Construction enforcement ledger
Construction sector: Superior Carpet Systems INC is the #32,921 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($120).
How Superior Carpet Systems INC Compares
Superior Carpet Systems INC'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 (0.02x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
2
First Inspection
2014-01-24
Last Inspection
2014-01-24
Inspection Span
1 yr
Violations / Inspection
1.0
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$60
Industry Avg / Inspection
$3,361
What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $60 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
2
Serious
100.0% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
0
Other-Than-Serious
0.0% 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
$300
Current Penalty Amount
$120
Penalty Reduction
60.0%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $180 from the initial assessment of $300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Construction
How Superior Carpet Systems INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Superior Carpet Systems INC | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2.0 |
| Violations | 2 | 3.3 |
| Total Penalty | $120 | $6,767 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $60 | $3,361 |
Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Superior Carpet Systems INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($120 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).
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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.
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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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