Construction · Grand Rapids, MI

Velting Contractors INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Velting Contractors INC. ranks #67,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$3,150
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #67,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Velting Contractors INC. in Grand Rapids, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Velting Contractors INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #67,184 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, Anning-Johnson Company in Washington, DC is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,150 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #67,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Velting Contractors INC.

$3,150
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Velting Contractors INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$3,150 Top 32% most affordable more affordable than 68% 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 Velting Contractors INC..

Velting Contractors INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Velting Contractors INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Velting Contractors INC. ranks #21,071 at $3,150 current penalty.

How Velting Contractors INC. Compares

Velting Contractors INC.'s 1.50 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-07-18

Last Inspection

2018-07-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,575

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,575 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% 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

$6,300

Current Penalty Amount

$3,150

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,150 from the initial assessment of $6,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Velting Contractors INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Velting Contractors INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	3	3.3
Total Penalty	$3,150	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,575	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Velting Contractors INC., both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,150 here).

Town of Lubec $3,150 ME Everest Scaffolding $3,150 NY Anning-Johnson Company $3,150 DC Bullseye Painting & Pressure W $3,150 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Odalys Diaz Ramirez DBA Diaz Construction 2 insp. Louisville, KY Freitas Construction LLC 2 insp. Paterson, NJ Rosendin Electric INC. 2 insp. San Francisco, CA VM General Contractor INC 2 insp. Elliottsville TWP, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Lubec

Lubec, ME

5 inspections $3,150

Jimmerson Roofing LLC

Lansing, MI

4 inspections $3,150

Anning-Johnson Company

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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 Velting Contractors INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Velting Contractors INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 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 Velting Contractors INC. have? ▼

Velting Contractors INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,150.

How many OSHA inspections has Velting Contractors INC. had? ▼

Velting Contractors INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-18 and the most recent on 2018-07-10. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Velting Contractors INC.? ▼

Velting Contractors INC. has been assessed $3,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,300 (a 50.0% reduction).

Does Velting Contractors INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Velting Contractors INC. 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 Velting Contractors INC. operate in? ▼

Velting Contractors INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Velting Contractors INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Velting Contractors INC. ranks #67,184 (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 Velting Contractors INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Velting Contractors INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,150 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, Anning-Johnson Company in Washington, DC is a similar construction employer with $3,150 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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