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The Christman Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Christman Company has a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 11 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$2,100
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
11
OSHA inspections
#76,520
of 100,495 penalized employers

The Christman Company in Grand Rapids, MI has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Christman Company 11 times over 8 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in just 3 violations, averaging 0.3 per inspection - fewer than typical. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 runs far above peers (5.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Burton Excavating INC. in Kincheloe, MI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,100 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
24%
of penalized employers rank lower

How The Christman Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Christman Company runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$2,100 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 The Christman Company

The federal enforcement record for The Christman Company in Grand Rapids, MI includes 11 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 0.27 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (66.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) 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 $3,500 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,100 - a 40.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $191. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-04-20 to 2023-04-11, a window of roughly 8 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

11

First Inspection

2015-04-20

Last Inspection

2023-04-11

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$191

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 11 inspections over 8 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $191 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$3,500

Current Penalty Amount

$2,100

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,400 from the initial assessment of $3,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How The Christman Company compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Christman Company Industry Avg
Inspections 11 2.0
Violations 3 3.3
Total Penalty $2,100 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $191 $3,361
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

WCS Construction, LLC
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8 inspections $2,100
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2 inspections $2,100
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M. G. Dyess, LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Christman Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Christman Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 11 inspections, including 2 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 The Christman Company have? ▼
The Christman Company has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,100.
How many OSHA inspections has The Christman Company had? ▼
The Christman Company has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-20 and the most recent on 2023-04-11. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Christman Company? ▼
The Christman Company has been assessed $2,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,500 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does The Christman Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Christman Company has 2 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 The Christman Company operate in? ▼
The Christman Company 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 The Christman Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Christman Company's total OSHA penalty of $2,100 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Burton Excavating INC. in Kincheloe, MI is a similar construction employer with $2,100 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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