Establishment profile
COOK BROTHERS EXCAVATING, INC.
7131 DIVINE HWY, PORTLAND, MI, 48875
237110 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Summary
COOK BROTHERS EXCAVATING, INC. has accumulated 8 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 34 years of recorded history, with $120 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 92nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 3,566 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
COOK BROTHERS EXCAVATING, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
75% 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. 7 distinct standards shown · 8 citations in this view · $120 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4084.093305 | 2 | 2 | — | Apr 1992 | Jul 2011 |
| 29 CFR 4084.094101 | 1 | 1 | $120 | Apr 1992 | Apr 1992 |
| 408.41523(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2018 | Feb 2018 |
| 29 CFR 4084.011401 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2011 | Jul 2011 |
| 29 CFR 4084.186901 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2011 | Jul 2011 |
| 29 CFR 4084.062201 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1992 | Apr 1992 |
| 29 CFR 4084.1123 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 1992 | Apr 1992 |
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 2371 within MI. Peer group: 3,566 employers. This establishment has 8 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for COOK BROTHERS 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 COOK BROTHERS EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 8+ years. Most recent activity: 8 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 COOK BROTHERS EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MI — for COOK BROTHERS 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 COOK BROTHERS 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. 28 citations · 3S&S · $2,699 proposed / $2,699 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9622722 | Ohio Screen/Rogers Pit Ionia, MI | Dec 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9389866 | Ohio Screen/Rogers Pit Ionia, MI | Aug 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9389336 | Ohio Screen/Rogers Pit Ionia, MI | Sep 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9389335 | M21 PIT Ionia, MI | Sep 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 8841445 | Ohio Screen/Rogers Pit Ionia, MI | Jun 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $112 | $112 |
| 8841715 | M21 PIT Ionia, MI | Aug 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8842930 | M21 PIT Ionia, MI | Nov 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8841719 | M21 PIT Ionia, MI | Aug 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8841718 | M21 PIT Ionia, MI | Aug 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8841717 | M21 PIT Ionia, MI | Aug 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8841716 | M21 PIT Ionia, MI | Aug 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8841446 | Ohio Screen/Rogers Pit Ionia, MI | Jun 2014 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8673809 | M21 PIT Ionia, MI | Apr 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8673808 | M21 PIT Ionia, MI | Apr 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8673199 | M21 PIT Ionia, MI | Apr 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8673198 | M21 PIT Ionia, MI | Apr 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8673197 | M21 PIT Ionia, MI | Apr 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6561173 | M21 PIT Ionia, MI | Jun 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6410800 | M21 PIT Ionia, MI | Jun 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6405994 | M21 PIT Ionia, MI | Jul 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6196533 | M21 PIT Ionia, MI | Jun 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6196532 | M21 PIT Ionia, MI | Jun 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6195752 | M21 PIT Ionia, MI | Jun 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6195751 | M21 PIT Ionia, MI | Jun 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6150298 | M21 PIT Ionia, MI | Jul 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6150297 | M21 PIT Ionia, MI | Jul 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7803621 | M21 PIT Ionia, MI | Mar 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 8841485 | Ohio Screen/Rogers Pit Ionia, MI | Jul 2014 | — | No | — | — | — |
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 COOK BROTHERS 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 COOK BROTHERS EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for COOK BROTHERS EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for COOK BROTHERS EXCAVATING, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-17 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-07-13 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-03-06 | Planned | 4 | 1 | $120 | |
| 1991-12-11 | 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 COOK BROTHERS 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 COOK BROTHERS EXCAVATING, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- COOK BROTHERS EXCAVATING, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 8 violations and $120 in total penalties.
- How does COOK BROTHERS EXCAVATING, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- COOK BROTHERS 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.