Establishment profile
BALKEMA EXCAVATING INC
E SHORE DR SEC 36, PORTAGE, MI, 49081
237110 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Summary
BALKEMA EXCAVATING INC has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 2 inspections over 28 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 34th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 3,566 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 82nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 22 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BALKEMA EXCAVATING INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 1 distinct standard shown · 1 citation in this view.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4084.093305 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2004 | May 2004 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Below average violations in NAICS 2371 within MI. Peer group: 3,566 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BALKEMA EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for BALKEMA EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 22+ years. Most recent activity: 22 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for BALKEMA EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MI — for BALKEMA EXCAVATING INC, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other BALKEMA EXCAVATING INC operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 27 citations · 7S&S · 27 contractor · $2,171 proposed / $2,171 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8952724 | 4th Street Kalamazoo, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating, Inc. | Dec 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $213 | $213 |
| 7847607 | Aggregate Resources Gravel Pit Kalamazoo, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Jun 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $173 | $173 |
| 7847612 | 4th Street Kalamazoo, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Jun 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $131 | $131 |
| 7847611 | 4th Street Kalamazoo, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Jun 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $131 | $131 |
| 7847606 | Aggregate Resources Gravel Pit Kalamazoo, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Jun 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $131 | $131 |
| 8952723 | 4th Street Kalamazoo, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating, Inc. | Dec 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8952722 | 4th Street Kalamazoo, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating, Inc. | Dec 2017 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 7846276 | Aggregate Resources Gravel Pit Kalamazoo, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Sep 2000 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $97 | $97 |
| 7847007 | Quincy Aggregate Resources Branch, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Oct 2000 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $69 | $69 |
| 6150014 | 4th Street Kalamazoo, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Nov 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6150013 | 4th Street Kalamazoo, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Nov 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 6150012 | 4th Street Kalamazoo, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Nov 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7847948 | Quincy Aggregate Resources Branch, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Jul 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7847613 | 4th Street Kalamazoo, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Jun 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7847609 | Aggregate Resources Gravel Pit Kalamazoo, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Jun 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7847608 | Aggregate Resources Gravel Pit Kalamazoo, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Jun 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7847605 | Aggregate Resources Gravel Pit Kalamazoo, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Jun 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7847604 | Aggregate Resources Gravel Pit Kalamazoo, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Jun 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7847603 | Aggregate Resources Gravel Pit Kalamazoo, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Jun 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7847039 | Aggregate Resources Gravel Pit Kalamazoo, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Jan 2001 | 103(d) | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7847034 | Quincy Aggregate Resources Branch, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Jan 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7847006 | Quincy Aggregate Resources Branch, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Oct 2000 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7847005 | Quincy Aggregate Resources Branch, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Oct 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7847004 | Quincy Aggregate Resources Branch, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Oct 2000 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7846277 | Midway Pit Kalamazoo, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Sep 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7846275 | Aggregate Resources Gravel Pit Kalamazoo, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Sep 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7846274 | Aggregate Resources Gravel Pit Kalamazoo, MI contractor: Balkema Excavating Inc | Sep 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BALKEMA EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for BALKEMA EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BALKEMA EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BALKEMA EXCAVATING INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05-05 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-08-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BALKEMA EXCAVATING INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is BALKEMA EXCAVATING INC's OSHA violation history?
- BALKEMA EXCAVATING INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 1 violation and $0 in total penalties.
- How does BALKEMA EXCAVATING INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- BALKEMA EXCAVATING INC operates in the water and sewer line and related structures construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.