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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENDLESS WEST | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| Townhouse Detroit | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Delta Air Lines, Inc | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| PARKER-ARNTZ PLUMBING AND HEATING, INC. | Construction | 5 | $4K |
| C. A. HULL CO., INC. | Construction | 5 | $4K |
| BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN | Finance & Insurance | 2 | $4K |
| RENAISSANCE BUILDING SERVICES, LLC | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| Second Chance Living Supportive Services | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Nature's Alternative | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| Dynamic Glazing Systems, Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| GREEKTOWN INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| DIVERSIFIED CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| LR & M CONSTRUCTION LLC | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| Food Pride Market | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Automatic Tooling Corp | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| DETROIT CTY OF POLICE DEPT | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| CHRYSLER JEFFERSON NORTH ASSEMBLY PLT | Manufacturing | 6 | $4K |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF MICHIGAN | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 3 | $4K |
| 123.NET INC. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $4K |
| SINAI-GRACE HOSPITAL | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 3 | $4K |
| D & S CONTRACTORS INC | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY, NORTHEAST WATER PLANT | Utilities | 2 | $4K |
| MI DNR BELLE ISLE STATE PARK | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 3 | $4K |
| DOWNRIVER MAINTENANCE CORPORATION DBA DMC SERVICE GROUP | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| FAST SPLASH INC | Other Services | 2 | $4K |
| Emerson's Executive Cleaning Service | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| IVAN DOVERSPIKE CO | Manufacturing | 3 | $4K |
| OBRIEN EDWARDS | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| BOOMER CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| KWC CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| DERON EARLY | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| B & J ENAMELING INC | Manufacturing | 3 | $4K |
| H M WHITE INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| Global Solutions Group, Inc. | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| THE PEWABIC SOCIETY INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| Supergeil Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| DETROIT CHASSIS, LLC | Manufacturing | 1 | $400 |
| Savory Sensations | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE | Public Administration | 2 | $4K |
| SUPERIOR METAL FINISHING & RUSTPROOFING CORP | Manufacturing | 3 | $4K |
| Starter's Bar & Grill | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| WCCCD | Educational Services | 0 | $0 |
| LaBelle AFC Home | Other | 0 | $0 |
| US ECOLOGY DETROIT SOUTH | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $4K |
| SANTORO INCORPORATED | Other Services | 2 | $4K |
| R.U.B. BBQ Detroit | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| WOLVERINE PACKING CO | Retail Trade | 3 | $4K |
| The Bay at Cranbrook Health & Rehabiitation | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Early Start Childcare LLC | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| DECAL INC | Construction | 2 | $4K |
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.
