Construction · Traverse City, MI

Zelinski Brothers, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Zelinski Brothers, INC. ranks #47,202 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$6,650
OSHA penalties: 30
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #47,202
of 99,447 penalized employers

Zelinski Brothers, INC. in Traverse City, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,650. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Zelinski Brothers, INC. 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 30 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,202 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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 (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jorge Antonio Perez Rivera in Hagerstown, MD is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,650 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection: 60.0%
of violations were serious: #47,202
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Zelinski Brothers, INC.

$6,650
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Zelinski Brothers, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$6,650 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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 Zelinski Brothers, INC..

Zelinski Brothers, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 30 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.

Zelinski Brothers, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Zelinski Brothers, INC. sits at penalty rank #13,810 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($6,650 assessed).

How Zelinski Brothers, INC. Compares

Zelinski Brothers, INC.'s 7.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2019-05-22

Last Inspection

2025-07-29

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,663

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $1,663 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

60.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

16.7% of total

Other-Than-Serious

23.3% 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

$9,300

Current Penalty Amount

$6,650

Penalty Reduction

28.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,650 from the initial assessment of $9,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

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

Metric	Zelinski Brothers, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.0
Violations	30	3.3
Total Penalty	$6,650	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,663	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,650 here).

Jorge Antonio Perez Rivera $6,650 MD Grotberg Electric, INC. $6,650 ND Northwest Contracting $6,650 ND Leonard S. Fiore, Incorporated $6,650 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

MDM & Sons Construction, LLC 4 insp. Perrysburg, OH Kerem Services INC 4 insp. Orlando, FL Borough of Somerville Department of Public Works 4 insp. Somerville, NJ USA Fanter CORP., LTD. 4 insp. Saipan, MP

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jorge Antonio Perez Rivera

Hagerstown, MD

2 inspections $6,650

Grotberg Electric, INC.

Wahpeton, ND

2 inspections $6,650

Leonard S. Fiore, Incorporated

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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 Zelinski Brothers, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Zelinski Brothers, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 4 inspections, including 18 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 Zelinski Brothers, INC. have? ▼

Zelinski Brothers, INC. has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,650.

How many OSHA inspections has Zelinski Brothers, INC. had? ▼

Zelinski Brothers, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-05-22 and the most recent on 2025-07-29. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Zelinski Brothers, INC.? ▼

Zelinski Brothers, INC. has been assessed $6,650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,300 (a 28.5% reduction).

Does Zelinski Brothers, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Zelinski Brothers, INC. has 18 serious violations, and 5 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 Zelinski Brothers, INC. operate in? ▼

Zelinski Brothers, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238130). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Zelinski Brothers, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Zelinski Brothers, INC. ranks #47,202 (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 Zelinski Brothers, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Zelinski Brothers, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,650 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jorge Antonio Perez Rivera in Hagerstown, MD is a similar construction employer with $6,650 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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