Establishment profile
CHESS CONSTRUCTION INC
160 E FRONT ST, TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 49684
238130 — Framing Contractors
Summary
CHESS CONSTRUCTION INC has accumulated 42 OSHA violations across 41 inspections over 36 years of recorded history, with $3,255 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 16,184 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CHESS CONSTRUCTION INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
46% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 10 inspections producing serious-or-greater 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 25 citations in this view · $3,255 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4084.062201 | 3 | 3 | $150 | Dec 1993 | May 1996 |
| 29 CFR 4084.194303 | 2 | 2 | $160 | Mar 2000 | Apr 2014 |
| 29 CFR 4084.320913 | 2 | 2 | $75 | Jan 1995 | Oct 1996 |
| 29 CFR 4084.186203 | 2 | 2 | — | Jul 1991 | Jan 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0501 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,600 | Feb 1997 | Feb 1997 |
| 29 CFR 4084.083108 | 1 | 1 | $400 | Feb 1997 | Feb 1997 |
| 29 CFR 4084.215901 | 1 | 1 | $200 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 |
| 29 CFR 4081.0011 A | 1 | 1 | $120 | Dec 1989 | Dec 1989 |
| 29 CFR 4084.172302 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Mar 2000 | Mar 2000 |
| 29 CFR 4084.121301 | 1 | 1 | $75 | Mar 2000 | Mar 2000 |
| 29 CFR 4084.121101 | 1 | 1 | $75 | Sep 1997 | Sep 1997 |
| 29 CFR 4084.2140 | 1 | 1 | $75 | May 1996 | May 1996 |
| 29 CFR 4084.214301 | 1 | 1 | $75 | May 1996 | May 1996 |
| 29 CFR 4084.172901 | 1 | 1 | $75 | Jan 1995 | Jan 1995 |
| 29 CFR 4084.320921 | 1 | 1 | $75 | Jan 1995 | Jan 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H03 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2014 | Apr 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0501 B04 II | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2014 | Apr 2014 |
| 29 CFR 4084.320701 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2006 | May 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0501 B | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2006 | Mar 2006 |
| 29 CFR 4084.062501 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2004 | Aug 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
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 2381 within MI. Peer group: 16,184 employers. This establishment has 42 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for CHESS CONSTRUCTION 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 CHESS CONSTRUCTION INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 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 CHESS CONSTRUCTION INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CHESS CONSTRUCTION INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for CHESS CONSTRUCTION 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 CHESS CONSTRUCTION INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for CHESS CONSTRUCTION INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal contracts
This location
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 238310 - DRYWALL AND INSULATION CONTRACTORS. Last action: 2009-04-13. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-25 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $160 | |
| 2014-02-25 | Programmed Related | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-12-12 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $200 | |
| 2008-08-18 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-04-26 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-02-21 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-07-14 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-04-22 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-02-22 | Planned | 8 | 3 | $175 | |
| 1999-06-10 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-02-09 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-07-01 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-08-08 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $75 | |
| 1997-01-24 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $2,000 | |
| 1996-10-07 | Planned | 4 | 1 | $75 | |
| 1996-04-01 | Planned | 3 | 3 | $225 | |
| 1994-11-30 | Planned | 4 | 2 | $150 | |
| 1994-05-05 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-01-21 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-11-09 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $75 | |
| 1993-09-22 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-07-29 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-04-02 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-03-23 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-01-07 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-09-25 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-09-24 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-07-03 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-06-27 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-04-08 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-03-29 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-03-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-02-01 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-01-30 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-09-19 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-09-06 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-05-10 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-05-04 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-05-01 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-02-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-11-15 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $120 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CHESS CONSTRUCTION INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 CHESS CONSTRUCTION INC's OSHA violation history?
- CHESS CONSTRUCTION INC has 41 OSHA inspections on record with 42 violations and $3,255 in total penalties.
- How does CHESS CONSTRUCTION INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- CHESS CONSTRUCTION INC operates in the framing contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.6.