Other Services · Harrison TWP, MI

Blue Water Marine INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Blue Water Marine INC ranks #98,495 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$125
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#98,495
of 99,447 penalized employers

Blue Water Marine INC in Harrison TWP, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $125. 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 Water Marine INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #98,495 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, F & F INC in Forest Grove, OR is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $120 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#98,495
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Blue Water Marine INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Blue Water Marine INC runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$125 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 99% 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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Blue Water Marine INC.

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Blue Water Marine INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Blue Water Marine INC in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Blue Water Marine INC ranks #2,296 at $125 current penalty.

How Blue Water Marine INC Compares

Blue Water Marine INC's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-08

Last Inspection

2010-06-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$63

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $63 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$125

Current Penalty Amount

$125

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Blue Water Marine INC compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Blue Water Marine INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 1 3.8
Total Penalty $125 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $63 $2,499

Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Blue Water Marine INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Blue Water Marine INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Blue Water Marine INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Blue Water Marine INC have?
Blue Water Marine INC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $125.
How many OSHA inspections has Blue Water Marine INC had?
Blue Water Marine INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-08 and the most recent on 2010-06-01. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Blue Water Marine INC?
Blue Water Marine INC has been assessed $125 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Blue Water Marine INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Blue Water Marine INC has 1 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 Blue Water Marine INC operate in?
Blue Water Marine INC operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811310). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Blue Water Marine INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Blue Water Marine INC ranks #98,495 (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 Blue Water Marine INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Blue Water Marine INC's total OSHA penalty of $125 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, F & F INC in Forest Grove, OR is a similar other services employer with $120 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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