Detroit, MI
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Detroit, MI has 816 employers tracked by OSHA with 1,800 total inspections and $3.4M in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Detroit
Workplace safety enforcement records in Detroit, MI span 816 employers and 1,800 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.2 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 5,021 violations — a rate of 2.79 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $3.4M, averaging $4K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: AJM PACKAGING CORP alone accounts for $224K in current OSHA penalties, representing 6.6% of the citywide total. The 5,021 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Detroit typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 816 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Detroit
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AJM PACKAGING CORP Manufacturing | 6 | 31 | $224K |
| 2 | Michigan Grounds Crew Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | Ally Financial, LLC Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | SAKTHI AUTOMOTIVE GROUP USA INC Manufacturing | 18 | 45 | $139K |
| 5 | Viking Painting Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | Tri County Building LLC Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | Boulevard Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Cent Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | Executive Construction Management Company Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | ROYAL ROOFING CO INC Construction | 5 | 13 | $121K |
| 10 | New Pick and Save Market Retail Trade | 0 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Detroit, MI
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Lodge | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 6 | $2K |
| PCI INDUSTRIES, INC. | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| DAMICO CONTRACTING, INC. | Construction | 3 | $2K |
| BUILDING HUGGER, L3C | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| SALENBIEN TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING, INC. | Construction | 4 | $2K |
| WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES ROADS DIVISION | Public Administration | 2 | $2K |
| WINSTON BROS IRON & METAL | Wholesale Trade | 4 | $2K |
| SKY SCRAP IRON & METAL LLC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| Union Street Detroit | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Downtown Louie's | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Superior Construction & Management, LLC | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| MACOMB MECHANICAL INC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| MICHIGAN STEEL INDUSTRIES INC DBA MICHIGAN STEEL STRAPPING | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| INNER CITY CONTRACTING LLC | Construction | 3 | $2K |
| Total Armored Car | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| MLD Construction | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| WOODRUFF CONTRACTING, INC. | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| HUNTER PASTEUR HOMES BRUSH PARK LLC | Construction | 3 | $2K |
| CHOCTAW-KAUL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $2K |
| NATIONAL CEILING & PARTITIONS INC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| DOUGLAS CO | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| DETROIT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLT | Utilities | 2 | $2K |
| JERMOR PLUMBING & HEATING INC | Construction | 4 | $2K |
| SACHSE CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC | Construction | 3 | $2K |
| Mexicantown Bakery | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| The Tax Experts/The Curis Organization LLC | Professional & Technical Services | 0 | $0 |
| BLUE STAR, INC. | Construction | 4 | $2K |
| BLACK SWAMP STEEL, INC. | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| OAKPOINTE SENIOR CARE AND REHAB CENTER LLC | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $2K |
| Burger King #767 | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Mr. Corned Beef | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| AUGER BUILT INC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| R & G TORCHING, LLC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $2K |
| Bolero Latin Cuisine | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| IHC INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| ENERGY GROUP INC | Utilities | 2 | $2K |
| TOTAL ARMORED CAR SERVICES INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $2K |
| Clora Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLc | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| CITY ABATEMENT SERVICES, LLC | Administrative & Waste Services | 4 | $2K |
| WOLVERINE CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| HARPER UNIVERSITY AND HUTZEL WOMAN'S HOSPITAL | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $2K |
| DETROIT CITY OF POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Administration | 5 | $2K |
| ELITE ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $2K |
| HOLLINGSWORTH CORE LOGISTICS | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $2K |
| D & M TRUCK, TIRE & TRAILER REPAIR | Other Services | 6 | $2K |
| TOMPKINS PRODUCTS | Manufacturing | 2 | $2K |
| New Center Eatery | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| NCS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC | Construction | 2 | $2K |
| BIGS TOWING LLC | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $2K |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
