Construction · Grand Rapids, MI

Visser Brothers, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Visser Brothers, INC. ranks #26,692 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 21 violations across 13 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$13,550
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
13
OSHA inspections
#26,692
of 99,447 penalized employers

Visser Brothers, INC. in Grand Rapids, MI has been the subject of 13 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,550. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Visser Brothers, INC. 13 times over 10 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 1.6 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,692 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 (6.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Olivares Framing LLC in Oshkosh, WI is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,549 in current penalties.

1.6
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#26,692
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 67/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 13 OSHA inspections (1.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Visser Brothers, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Visser Brothers, INC. runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$13,550 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Visser Brothers, INC..

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Visser Brothers, INC. has 13 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

Visser Brothers, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Visser Brothers, INC. ranks #7,006 at $13,550 current penalty.

How Visser Brothers, INC. Compares

Visser Brothers, INC.'s 1.62 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 above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

13

First Inspection

2015-09-24

Last Inspection

2025-07-23

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,042

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 13 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.6 violations per visit. That's $1,042 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

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

$16,100

Current Penalty Amount

$13,550

Penalty Reduction

15.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,550 from the initial assessment of $16,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Visser Brothers, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 13 2.0
Violations 21 3.3
Total Penalty $13,550 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,042 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,550 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (13 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Visser Brothers, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Visser Brothers, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 21 violations across 13 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Visser Brothers, INC. have? ▼
Visser Brothers, INC. has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Visser Brothers, INC. had? ▼
Visser Brothers, INC. has had 13 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-09-24 and the most recent on 2025-07-23. This averages 1.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Visser Brothers, INC.? ▼
Visser Brothers, INC. has been assessed $13,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,100 (a 15.8% reduction).
Does Visser Brothers, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Visser Brothers, INC. has 14 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 Visser Brothers, INC. operate in? ▼
Visser Brothers, INC. 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 Visser Brothers, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Visser Brothers, INC. ranks #26,692 (the upper 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 Visser Brothers, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Visser Brothers, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $13,550 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 13 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Olivares Framing LLC in Oshkosh, WI is a similar construction employer with $13,549 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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