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Battle Creek Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Battle Creek Fire Department ranks #75,947 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,050
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#75,947
of 99,447 penalized employers

Battle Creek Fire Department in Battle Creek, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Battle Creek Fire Department 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,947 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Connecticut General Assembly Office of Legislative Management in Hartford, CT is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,046 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#75,947
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Battle Creek Fire Department compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Battle Creek Fire Department runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$2,050 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Battle Creek Fire Department.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDHS - HPHA, CENTRAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CITY OF SAN JOSE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LAUREL LAKE FIRE COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BOROUGH OF NAUGATUCK…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15HAMBURG TOWN HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ROBERTS PARK FPD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11FRANKLINVILLE VILLAG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1HILLCREST VOLUNTEER FD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WAPPINGERS FALLS VIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WEST WINDSOR VOLUNTE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14MUNICIPIO DE CULEBRA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12STATE OF OREGON PARK…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CITY OF NEW BRITAIN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ALASKA DOT&PF, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF CHILOQUIN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ROCHESTER CITY FIRE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2NYCPD 84 PCT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FAA FLIGHT STANDARDS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Battle Creek Fire De…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Battle Creek Fire Department has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Battle Creek Fire Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Public Administration sector: Battle Creek Fire Department is the #1,274 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,870 employers with nonzero fines ($2,050).

How Battle Creek Fire Department Compares

Battle Creek Fire Department's 0.67 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-11-10

Last Inspection

2020-08-11

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$683

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $683 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$4,100

Current Penalty Amount

$2,050

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,050 from the initial assessment of $4,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Battle Creek Fire Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Battle Creek Fire Department Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 2 6.4
Total Penalty $2,050 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $683 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Battle Creek Fire Department, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,050 here).

Connecticut General Assembly Office of Legislative Management $2,046 CT Galt Police Department $2,025 CA Yakima County $2,025 WA Municipio DE Aguadilla $2,082 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

DHS - Hpha, Central Maintenance Services 3 insp. Honolulu, HI City of San Jose 3 insp. San Jose, CA Laurel Lake Fire Company 3 insp. Millville, NJ Borough of Naugatuck Housing Authority 3 insp. Naugatuck, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Connecticut General Assembly Office of Legislative Management
Hartford, CT
2 inspections $2,046
USPS North Loop
El Paso, TX
0 inspections $0
Exeter, City of
Exeter, CA
0 inspections $0
Hall County Dept. of Corrections
Grand Island, NE
0 inspections $0
Central Bail Bonds II
Gainesville, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Battle Creek Fire Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Battle Creek Fire Department's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Battle Creek Fire Department have? ▼
Battle Creek Fire Department has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,050.
How many OSHA inspections has Battle Creek Fire Department had? ▼
Battle Creek Fire Department has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-11-10 and the most recent on 2020-08-11. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Battle Creek Fire Department? ▼
Battle Creek Fire Department has been assessed $2,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,100 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Battle Creek Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Battle Creek Fire Department has 2 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Battle Creek Fire Department operate in? ▼
Battle Creek Fire Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Battle Creek Fire Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Battle Creek Fire Department ranks #75,947 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Battle Creek Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Battle Creek Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $2,050 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Connecticut General Assembly Office of Legislative Management in Hartford, CT is a similar public administration employer with $2,046 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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