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Beaver Creek Township Fire Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Beaver Creek Township Fire Department has a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$825
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#89,464
of 100,495 penalized employers

Beaver Creek Township Fire Department in Grayling, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $825. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Beaver Creek Township Fire Department 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 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, 6 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, Mansfield Housing Authority in Storrs Mansfield, CT is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $815 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
11%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Beaver Creek Township Fire Department runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$825 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% 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 Beaver Creek Township Fire Department

The federal enforcement record for Beaver Creek Township Fire Department in Grayling, MI includes 3 OSHA inspections and 10 violations, translating to 3.33 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 6 (60.0%) 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 $1,650 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $825 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $275. Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-09-01 to 2022-11-16, a window of roughly 6 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-09-01

Last Inspection

2022-11-16

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$275

Industry Avg / Inspection

$826

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $275 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $826.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$1,650

Current Penalty Amount

$825

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $825 from the initial assessment of $1,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Beaver Creek Township Fire Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Beaver Creek Township Fire Department Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.1
Violations 10 6.4
Total Penalty $825 $2,581
Avg Penalty per Inspection $275 $826
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beaver Creek Township Fire Department safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Beaver Creek Township Fire Department's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Beaver Creek Township Fire Department have? ▼
Beaver Creek Township Fire Department has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $825.
How many OSHA inspections has Beaver Creek Township Fire Department had? ▼
Beaver Creek Township Fire Department has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-09-01 and the most recent on 2022-11-16. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Beaver Creek Township Fire Department? ▼
Beaver Creek Township Fire Department has been assessed $825 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,650 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Beaver Creek Township Fire Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Beaver Creek Township Fire Department has 6 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 Beaver Creek Township Fire Department operate in? ▼
Beaver Creek Township Fire Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922160). This industry has 9,788 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,564 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
How does Beaver Creek Township Fire Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Beaver Creek Township Fire Department's total OSHA penalty of $825 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,581 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mansfield Housing Authority in Storrs Mansfield, CT is a similar public administration employer with $815 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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