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Accommodation & Food Services · Frankenmuth, MI

Bavarian Inn Lodge

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bavarian Inn Lodge has a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$3,630
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#64,403
of 100,495 penalized employers

Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,630. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bavarian Inn Lodge 4 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (17.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Papa John's in Wheaton, IL is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
36%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Bavarian Inn Lodge compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bavarian Inn Lodge runs far above peers (5.4x 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

$3,630 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Bavarian Inn Lodge

The federal enforcement record for Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth, MI includes 4 OSHA inspections and 10 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (20.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $7,500 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,630 - a 51.6% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $908. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $667 per employer, this record runs far above peers (5.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2015-02-26 to 2024-01-03, a window of roughly 9 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2015-02-26

Last Inspection

2024-01-03

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$908

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,940

What this shows 4 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $908 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,940.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$7,500

Current Penalty Amount

$3,630

Penalty Reduction

51.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,870 from the initial assessment of $7,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Bavarian Inn Lodge compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,091 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bavarian Inn Lodge Industry Avg
Inspections 4 0.2
Violations 10 0.5
Total Penalty $3,630 $667
Avg Penalty per Inspection $908 $2,940
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bavarian Inn Lodge safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bavarian Inn Lodge's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bavarian Inn Lodge have? ▼
Bavarian Inn Lodge has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,630.
How many OSHA inspections has Bavarian Inn Lodge had? ▼
Bavarian Inn Lodge has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-26 and the most recent on 2024-01-03. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bavarian Inn Lodge? ▼
Bavarian Inn Lodge has been assessed $3,630 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,500 (a 51.6% reduction).
Does Bavarian Inn Lodge have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bavarian Inn Lodge 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 Bavarian Inn Lodge operate in? ▼
Bavarian Inn Lodge operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 721110). This industry has 25,091 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,696 total OSHA inspections and $16.75M in cumulative penalties.
How does Bavarian Inn Lodge's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bavarian Inn Lodge's total OSHA penalty of $3,630 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $667 per employer (5.4x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Papa John's in Wheaton, IL is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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