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Wolverine Building Group

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wolverine Building Group has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 6 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,125
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
$13,357
Back wages owed

Wolverine Building Group in Grand Rapids, MI has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,125. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 29 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wolverine Building Group 6 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 3 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 well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $13,357 in back wages owed to 26 affected workers. For comparison, Secure Roofing & Solar in San Marcos, CA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
24%
of penalized employers rank lower
$13,357
in back wages recovered

How Wolverine Building Group compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Wolverine Building Group 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

$2,125 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Wolverine Building Group

The federal enforcement record for Wolverine Building Group in Grand Rapids, MI includes 6 OSHA inspections and 6 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $9,750 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,125 - a 78.2% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $354. Against the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 3 cases producing $13,357 in back wages owed to 26 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2016-05-19 to 2024-10-29, a window of roughly 8 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2016-05-19

Last Inspection

2024-10-29

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$354

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 6 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $354 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

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

$9,750

Current Penalty Amount

$2,125

Penalty Reduction

78.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$15,482

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,625 from the initial assessment of $9,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
3
Back Wages Owed
$13,357
Employees Affected
26
WHD Violations
29
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$514
Avg Back Wages per Case
$4,452

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Wolverine Building Group owed $13,357 in back wages to 26 employees across 3 cases and 29 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Wolverine Building Group compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wolverine Building Group Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $2,125 $6,751
Avg Penalty per Inspection $354 $3,361
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wolverine Building Group safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wolverine Building Group's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 6 inspections, including 3 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 Wolverine Building Group have? ▼
Wolverine Building Group has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,125.
How many OSHA inspections has Wolverine Building Group had? ▼
Wolverine Building Group has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-19 and the most recent on 2024-10-29. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wolverine Building Group? ▼
Wolverine Building Group has been assessed $2,125 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,750 (a 78.2% reduction). Additionally, $13,357 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Wolverine Building Group have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wolverine Building Group has 3 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.
Has Wolverine Building Group been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 3 enforcement cases against Wolverine Building Group, resulting in $13,357 in back wages owed to 26 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Wolverine Building Group operate in? ▼
Wolverine Building Group operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,413 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,350 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Wolverine Building Group owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Wolverine Building Group owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $13,357 in back wages owed by this employer across 3 cases.
How does Wolverine Building Group's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wolverine Building Group's total OSHA penalty of $2,125 is below the Construction industry average of $6,751 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Secure Roofing & Solar in San Marcos, CA is a similar construction employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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