LEE CONTRACTING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LEE CONTRACTING, INC. — a industrial building construction facility located at 2353 NORTH LAKESHORE ROAD, CARSONVILLE, MI 48419 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $287,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-02-13.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $287,800.00 is more than 79.7× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236210). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 6, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 23, 2025. Of the 7 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $41,114.29 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement record for Lee Contracting, Inc. reveals a catastrophic breakdown in safety leadership,
This facility's $287,800 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236210 industry in MI. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,581.
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What OSHA violations was LEE CONTRACTING, INC. cited for?
LEE CONTRACTING, INC. received 7 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $287,800.00. The inspection opened on 2025-02-13.
How much was LEE CONTRACTING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $287,800.00 against LEE CONTRACTING, INC. in CARSONVILLE, MI. Average per citation: $41,114.29.
Is LEE CONTRACTING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LEE CONTRACTING, INC. has a risk score of 63 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Industrial Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $287,800.00 is above the industry average.