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Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Birmingham, MI

Birmingham Country Club

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Birmingham Country Club ranks #85,936 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,050
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#85,936
of 99,447 penalized employers

Birmingham Country Club in Birmingham, MI has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,050. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Birmingham Country Club once. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,936 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $3,132 in back wages owed to 13 affected workers. For comparison, Dallas Gun Club in Tamuning, GU is another arts, entertainment & recreation employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,200 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#85,936
of 99,447 penalized employers
$3,132
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 67/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $3K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($3K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Birmingham Country Club compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Birmingham Country Club runs well below peers (0.23x 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

$1,050 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% 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 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Birmingham Country Club.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.21.51.82.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGRINNELL GOLF & COUN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6KINGFISHER GOLF LINKS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1TAMARACK COUNTRY CLUB, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH HILLS COUNTRY …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0THE COUNTRY CLUB AT …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SCIPIO CREEK MARINA, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MONTGOMERY BISCUITS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF MCALLEN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0WESTMORELAND COUNTRY…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7RIVERSIDE CENTER LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0INDIANA COUNTRY CLUB, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5MOUNTAIN LAKE CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3LUBBOCK COUNTRY CLUB, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3SALT LAKE COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1RESTORATION SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1GRAHAM COUNTRY CLUB, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ASPEN SKIING COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0WOODHAVEN COUNTRY CLUB, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0OAK RIDGE GUN RANGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CIRQUE DU SOLEIL NEV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Birmingham Country C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3
Birmingham Country Club has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Birmingham Country Club in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation enforcement ledger

Among 848 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation employers with OSHA penalties on file, Birmingham Country Club ranks #723 at $1,050 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Birmingham Country Club at rank #538 of 800 employers ($3,132 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,050 OSHA penalties plus $3,132 WHD back wages (74.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Birmingham Country Club Compares

Birmingham Country Club's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector average of 5.1 violations per employer.

Against the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.23x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2016-03-16

Last Inspection

2016-03-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,050 per inspection vs. the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$2,100

Current Penalty Amount

$1,050

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$4,182

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,050 from the initial assessment of $2,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$3,132
Employees Affected
13
WHD Violations
14
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$241
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$3,132

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Birmingham Country Club owed $3,132 in back wages to 13 employees across 1 case and 14 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

How Birmingham Country Club compares to the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector, which has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Birmingham Country Club Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.8
Violations 3 5.1
Total Penalty $1,050 $4,481
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,050 $2,537
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Nationwide Arts, Entertainment & Recreation peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Birmingham Country Club, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,050 here).

City of Benson Municipal Property Corporation, Golf Course $1,050 AZ Gara INC $1,050 HI Action Horizons INC. $1,050 CA Tim McCanna $1,060 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Grinnell Golf & Country Club 1 insp. Grinnell, IA Kingfisher Golf Links 1 insp. Saipan, MP Tamarack Country Club 1 insp. Greenwich, CT South Hills Country Club 1 insp. Pittsburgh, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Showing 5 of 2225 other employers tracked in this sector.

Oklahoma Aquarium
Jenks, OK
0 inspections $0
Dallas Gun Club
Tamuning, GU
2 inspections $4,200
City Ice Pavilion LLC
Long Island City, NY
2 inspections $4,200
Patriots Theater at the War Memorial
Trenton, NJ
2 inspections $4,200
Demas Enterprises INC.
Dallas, TX
2 inspections $4,200

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What to do with this record

Use Birmingham Country Club's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Birmingham Country Club against Oklahoma Aquarium, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Birmingham Country Club also carries $3,132 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Birmingham Country Club safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Birmingham Country Club's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 1 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Birmingham Country Club have? ▼
Birmingham Country Club has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,050.
How many OSHA inspections has Birmingham Country Club had? ▼
Birmingham Country Club has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-16 and the most recent on 2016-03-16. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Birmingham Country Club? ▼
Birmingham Country Club has been assessed $1,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,100 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $3,132 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Birmingham Country Club have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Birmingham Country Club has 3 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.
Has Birmingham Country Club been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Birmingham Country Club, resulting in $3,132 in back wages owed to 13 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Birmingham Country Club operate in? ▼
Birmingham Country Club operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector (NAICS code 713910). This industry has 2,226 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 3,932 total OSHA inspections and $9.98M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Birmingham Country Club owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Birmingham Country Club owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $3,132 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Birmingham Country Club rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Birmingham Country Club ranks #85,936 (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 Birmingham Country Club's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Birmingham Country Club's total OSHA penalty of $1,050 is below the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry average of $4,481 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dallas Gun Club in Tamuning, GU is a similar arts, entertainment & recreation employer with $4,200 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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