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Walsh Construction CO INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Walsh Construction CO INC ranks #74,810 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$2,200
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#74,810
of 99,447 penalized employers

Walsh Construction CO INC in Grand Rapids, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Walsh Construction CO INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,810 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Cherry Creek Construction, LLC in Marquette, MI is another construction employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $2,200 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#74,810
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Walsh Construction CO INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Walsh Construction CO INC 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

$2,200 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 Walsh Construction CO INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.017.526.034.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHOMAS BUILDERS OF V…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BERLIN BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JUAN CARLOS GONZALEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DM INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24V&T PAINTING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33ARREAGA ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8E. CONTRACTING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BLUE OX ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JUAN GONZALEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FIVE STAR DRYWALL AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6XOLOS LOPEZ CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ARTEAGA ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VARCO BUILDERS OF TE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AAC CONSTRUCTION GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FIDUS ROOFING AND CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BOROUGH OF SEA GIRT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NICHOLAS EVANOFF COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CARLOS JULIAN ORTIZ …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OMAR HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BOOKER SMITH DBA TRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Walsh Construction C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Walsh Construction CO INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Walsh Construction CO INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Walsh Construction CO INC is the #23,998 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($2,200).

How Walsh Construction CO INC Compares

Walsh Construction CO INC's 6.00 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-10-10

Last Inspection

2014-01-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $1,100 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

16.7% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$5,500

Current Penalty Amount

$2,200

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,300 from the initial assessment of $5,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric Walsh Construction CO INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 12 3.3
Total Penalty $2,200 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,100 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,200 here).

Alfonso Santos $2,200 TX Paradigm Construction LLC $2,200 HI Framing Solutions, INC. $2,200 NC Accrete Construction LLC $2,200 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Thomas Builders of Virginia, INC. 2 insp. Forest, VA Berlin Builders, INC. 2 insp. Limerick, PA Juan Carlos Gonzalez 2 insp. Anna, TX DM INC. 2 insp. Passaic, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Emg Contractor LLC
Hagerstown, MD
2 inspections $2,200
Mauricio Benitez
Hagerstown, MD
2 inspections $2,200
Vieyra Framing, LLC
Baton Rouge, LA
2 inspections $2,200
Cherry Creek Construction, LLC
Marquette, MI
4 inspections $2,200
Precision General Commercial Contractors, INC.
Windsor, CA
2 inspections $2,200

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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 Walsh Construction CO INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Walsh Construction CO INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Walsh Construction CO INC have? ▼
Walsh Construction CO INC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Walsh Construction CO INC had? ▼
Walsh Construction CO INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-10 and the most recent on 2014-01-16. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Walsh Construction CO INC? ▼
Walsh Construction CO INC has been assessed $2,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,500 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Walsh Construction CO INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Walsh Construction CO INC has 4 serious violations, and 2 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 Walsh Construction CO INC operate in? ▼
Walsh Construction CO INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Walsh Construction CO INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Walsh Construction CO INC ranks #74,810 (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 Walsh Construction CO INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Walsh Construction CO INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,200 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, Cherry Creek Construction, LLC in Marquette, MI is a similar construction employer with $2,200 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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