Establishment profile
CONTINENTAL COMPANIES
WESTWOOD PLAZA, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49007
238130 — Framing Contractors
Summary
CONTINENTAL COMPANIES has accumulated 11 OSHA violations across 6 inspections over 20 years of recorded history, with $3,900 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 94th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 16,063 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th 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
CONTINENTAL COMPANIES appears in OSHA workplace safety, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, and NHTSA vehicle recalls 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), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, or CPSC product recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
83% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 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. 10 distinct standards shown · 11 citations in this view · $3,900 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4084.185102 | 2 | 2 | $100 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0501 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | May 2006 | May 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0501 B | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Feb 2006 | Feb 2006 |
| 29 CFR 4084.172510 | 1 | 1 | $200 | Jul 2014 | Jul 2014 |
| 29 CFR 4084.172403 | 1 | 1 | $200 | Jul 2014 | Jul 2014 |
| 29 CFR 4084.193202 | 1 | 1 | $200 | Jul 2014 | Jul 2014 |
| 29 CFR 4084.203101 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2012 |
| 29 CFR 4084.172301 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2012 |
| 29 CFR 4084.173401 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2014 | Jul 2014 |
| 29 CFR 4084.1123 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2014 | Jul 2014 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 2381 within MI. Peer group: 16,063 employers. This establishment has 11 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for CONTINENTAL COMPANIES. 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 CONTINENTAL COMPANIES. 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 CONTINENTAL COMPANIES. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CONTINENTAL COMPANIES. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for CONTINENTAL COMPANIES. 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 CONTINENTAL COMPANIES. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for CONTINENTAL COMPANIES. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
First case: 2015-04-01. Most recent: 2015-04-01. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT. Most recent campaign: 2025-10-08. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-06 | Planned | 5 | 3 | $600 | |
| 2012-02-17 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $100 | |
| 2012-02-17 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $200 | |
| 2006-04-07 | Planned | 1 | — | $1,500 | |
| 2005-12-13 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | |
| 2005-08-23 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- NORTHFORK CONSTRUCTION INCMANISTIQUE — 3 federal enforcement records
- RITSEMA ASSOCIATESWYOMING — 3 federal enforcement records
- CHRISTMAN CONSTRUCTORS INC.EAST LANSING — 3 federal enforcement records
- CRITTENDEN CONSTRUCTIONNEWBERRY — 2 federal enforcement records
- RITSEMA ASSOCIATESTRAVERSE CITY — 2 federal enforcement records
- BARTON MALOW CODETROIT — 2 federal enforcement records
- MDG ENTERPRISES INCDETROIT — 2 federal enforcement records
- SOBIE COMPANY INCGRAND RAPIDS — 2 federal enforcement records
- BOUMA INTERIORS INCLANSING — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CONTINENTAL COMPANIES 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 CONTINENTAL COMPANIES's OSHA violation history?
- CONTINENTAL COMPANIES has 6 OSHA inspections on record with 11 violations and $3,900 in total penalties.
- How does CONTINENTAL COMPANIES's safety record compare to its industry?
- CONTINENTAL COMPANIES operates in the framing contractors industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.6.