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Upper Level Builders, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Upper Level Builders, LLC ranks #99,358 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$80
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#99,358
of 99,447 penalized employers

Upper Level Builders, LLC in Traverse City, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $80. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Upper Level Builders, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #99,358 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, Vander Kodde Construction Company in Grand Rapids, MI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $80 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#99,358
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Upper Level Builders, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Upper Level Builders, LLC runs well below peers (0.01x 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

$80 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 100% 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 Upper Level Builders, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.64.06.59.011.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGERARDO RENTERIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TWIN CREEK ROOFING S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HERNANDEZ REYES CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DYNAMIC CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JOSEPH HOLT PLASTERI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HOLLISTER CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JUAN SALAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE URBAN GROUP OF C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LIFETIME CONTRACTOR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4M & S MECHANICAL SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ASPEN EQUITIES LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CENTURY ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ARTHUR'S CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COASTAL GUNITE CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10IVAN GARCIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JESSE GUTIERREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EDGEWOOD ELECTRIC INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FAIRVIEW EXTERIORS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WILLIAM LYON CARPENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11STEVE GENERAL CONTRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Upper Level Builders…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Upper Level Builders, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Upper Level Builders, LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Upper Level Builders, LLC ranks #33,169 at $80 current penalty.

How Upper Level Builders, LLC Compares

Upper Level Builders, LLC's 2.00 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 (0.01x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-01-29

Last Inspection

2024-02-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$40

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $40 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

25.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$160

Current Penalty Amount

$80

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $80 from the initial assessment of $160. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Upper Level Builders, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $80 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $40 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($80 here).

J D Ludwig INC $80 VA McGuire Construction LLC $80 VA One Way Development & Construction Company INC. $85 CA Miller Pacific, INC. $85 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Gerardo Renteria 2 insp. Wylie, TX Twin Creek Roofing Services, LLC 2 insp. Northfield, OH Hernandez Reyes Construction, INC. 2 insp. Arlington Heights, IL Dynamic Construction Concepts, INC. 2 insp. Naperville, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Vander Kodde Construction Company
Grand Rapids, MI
2 inspections $80
Up Right, INC.
Kalamazoo, MI
2 inspections $80
White Lake Excavating, INC
Whitehall, MI
2 inspections $80
Hardy Electric
Kalamazoo, MI
2 inspections $80
Van Gilder Farms
Fowlerville, MI
2 inspections $80

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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 Upper Level Builders, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Upper Level Builders, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 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 Upper Level Builders, LLC have? ▼
Upper Level Builders, LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $80.
How many OSHA inspections has Upper Level Builders, LLC had? ▼
Upper Level Builders, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-01-29 and the most recent on 2024-02-01. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Upper Level Builders, LLC? ▼
Upper Level Builders, LLC has been assessed $80 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $160 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Upper Level Builders, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Upper Level Builders, 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 Upper Level Builders, LLC operate in? ▼
Upper Level Builders, LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Upper Level Builders, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Upper Level Builders, LLC ranks #99,358 (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 Upper Level Builders, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Upper Level Builders, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $80 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, Vander Kodde Construction Company in Grand Rapids, MI is a similar construction employer with $80 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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