Construction · Bay City, MI

Thunder BLDRS

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Thunder BLDRS ranks #99,314 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty56% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$90
OSHA penalties: 9
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #99,314
of 99,447 penalized employers

Thunder BLDRS in Bay City, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $90. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Thunder BLDRS 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #99,314 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Northern Home Improvement in Menominee, MI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $90 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection: 55.6%
of violations were serious: #99,314
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Thunder BLDRS

$90
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Thunder BLDRS runs well below peers (0.01x 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

$90 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 100% 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 Thunder BLDRS.

Thunder BLDRS has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Thunder BLDRS in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Thunder BLDRS ranks #33,160 at $90 current penalty.

How Thunder BLDRS Compares

Thunder BLDRS's 4.50 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 well below peers (0.01x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-04-04

Last Inspection

2012-07-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$45

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $45 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

55.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

11.1% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$225

Current Penalty Amount

$90

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $135 from the initial assessment of $225. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric	Thunder BLDRS	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	9	3.3
Total Penalty	$90	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$45	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Thunder BLDRS, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($90 here).

One Way Development & Construction Company INC. $85 CA Miller Pacific, INC. $85 CA Gmat INC $85 CA Western Plumbing $85 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Fast Framing Construction LLC 2 insp. Paterson, NJ Juan Navarro 2 insp. Omaha, NE MPCC Corporation 2 insp. Yonkers, NY Martin Mechanical Contractors, INC. 2 insp. Athens, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Surfaces INC

Traverse City, MI

2 inspections $90

Northern Home Improvement

One Way Development & Construction Company INC.

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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 Thunder BLDRS safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Thunder BLDRS's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Thunder BLDRS have? ▼

Thunder BLDRS has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $90.

How many OSHA inspections has Thunder BLDRS had? ▼

Thunder BLDRS has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-04 and the most recent on 2012-07-19. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Thunder BLDRS? ▼

Thunder BLDRS has been assessed $90 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $225 (a 60.0% reduction).

Does Thunder BLDRS have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Thunder BLDRS has 5 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 Thunder BLDRS operate in? ▼

Thunder BLDRS 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 Thunder BLDRS rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Thunder BLDRS ranks #99,314 (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 Thunder BLDRS's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Thunder BLDRS's total OSHA penalty of $90 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, Northern Home Improvement in Menominee, MI is a similar construction employer with $90 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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