Finance & Insurance · Detroit, MI
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.
- $4,200
- OSHA penalties
- 5
- Violations cited
- 2
- OSHA inspections
- #60,288
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,288 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 Finance & Insurance industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Soaren Management in Las Vegas, NV is another finance & insurance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.
- 2.5
- violations per inspection
- 40.0%
- of violations were serious
- #60,288
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Finance & Insurance per-employer average
- Blue Cross Blue Shield…
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
$4,200 in penalties
- Finance & Insurance avg $310
Finance & Insurance industry average (per employer)
$310 in penalties
What this shows Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan runs far above peers (13.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$4,200 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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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 Finance & Insurance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan in the Finance & Insurance enforcement ledger
In Finance & Insurance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan sits at penalty rank #14 of 41 penalized establishments ($4,200 assessed).
How Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Compares
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Finance & Insurance sector average of 0.3 violations per employer.
Against the Finance & Insurance industry average of $310 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (13.6x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
2
First Inspection
2020-10-26
Last Inspection
2021-09-20
Inspection Span
1 yr
Violations / Inspection
2.5
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$2,100
Industry Avg / Inspection
$853
What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,100 per inspection vs. the Finance & Insurance average of $853.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
2
Serious
40.0% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
3
Other-Than-Serious
60.0% 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
$7,000
Current Penalty Amount
$4,200
Penalty Reduction
40.0%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,800 from the initial assessment of $7,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Finance & Insurance
How Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan compares to the Finance & Insurance sector, which has 763 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 0.4 |
| Violations | 5 | 0.3 |
| Total Penalty | $4,200 | $310 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $2,100 | $853 |
Nationwide Finance & Insurance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,200 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Finance & Insurance
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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.
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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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