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Ware General Contr INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ware General Contr INC ranks #66,183 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty68% serious
$3,290
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#66,183
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ware General Contr INC in Sault Ste Marie, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,290. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ware General Contr INC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,183 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Salo Engineering in San Juan, PR is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.3
violations per inspection
68.4%
of violations were serious
#66,183
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ware General Contr INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ware General Contr INC runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$3,290 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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 Ware General Contr INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFLINTLOCK CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12AFFORDABLE EXTERIORS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BERLIN BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SUPERIOR LIGHTING, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ARMANDO IBARRA CONST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9APEK INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5A. PREMAN ROOFING, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7AMSTERDAM ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF OCEANSIDE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BUILDERS CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TOTAL NY CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11J V I BUILDERS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CHS CONTRACTING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4JC CONSTRUCTION & EX…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WATER TIGHT ROOFING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8D.A.G. CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SPRING SHEET METAL &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SELECT QUALITY BUILD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CENTRAL STATES ROOFI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ANG CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Ware General Contr INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19
Ware General Contr INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Ware General Contr INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ware General Contr INC ranks #20,776 at $3,290 current penalty.

How Ware General Contr INC Compares

Ware General Contr INC's 6.33 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).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-08-17

Last Inspection

2013-07-15

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,097

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. That's $1,097 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

68.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

31.6% 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

$5,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,290

Penalty Reduction

34.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,710 from the initial assessment of $5,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Ware General Contr INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ware General Contr INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 19 3.3
Total Penalty $3,290 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,097 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,290 here).

Martha Arreola-Buendia $3,290 TX Buckley Cable Construction INC $3,290 VA Eros J. L. Construction CORP. $3,290 IL Shields Electric, INC. $3,290 DE

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Flintlock Construction Services LLC 3 insp. New York, NY Affordable Exteriors, INC. 3 insp. Elkhorn, NE Berlin Builders, INC. 3 insp. Middletown, DE Superior Lighting, INC. 3 insp. Omaha, NE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Martha Arreola-Buendia
Lubbock, TX
2 inspections $3,290
Buckley Cable Construction INC
Midlothian, VA
2 inspections $3,290
Eros J. L. Construction CORP.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $3,290
Shields Electric, INC.
Wilmington, DE
2 inspections $3,290
Salo Engineering
San Juan, PR
0 inspections $0

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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 Ware General Contr INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ware General Contr INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 3 inspections, including 13 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 Ware General Contr INC have? ▼
Ware General Contr INC has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,290.
How many OSHA inspections has Ware General Contr INC had? ▼
Ware General Contr INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-17 and the most recent on 2013-07-15. This averages 6.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ware General Contr INC? ▼
Ware General Contr INC has been assessed $3,290 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,000 (a 34.2% reduction).
Does Ware General Contr INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ware General Contr INC has 13 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 Ware General Contr INC operate in? ▼
Ware General Contr INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238140). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ware General Contr INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ware General Contr INC ranks #66,183 (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 Ware General Contr INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ware General Contr INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,290 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Salo Engineering in San Juan, PR is a similar construction employer with $0 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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