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Branch County Road Commission

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Branch County Road Commission ranks #78,998 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
$1,750
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,998
of 99,447 penalized employers

Branch County Road Commission in Coldwater, 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: $1,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Branch County Road Commission 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #78,998 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 Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Snohomish County in Arlington, WA is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,750 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#78,998
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 Branch County Road Commission compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Branch County Road Commission runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$1,750 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Branch County Road Commission.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTATE OF CALIFORNIA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ADELPHIA FIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HAMPTON LAKES FIRE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LUMBERTON FIRE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LANDER COUNTY VOLUNT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AEP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF BARKHAMSTED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21COUNTY OF KAUAI DPW …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CITY OF COSTA MESA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ILLINOIS VALLEY RURA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EAST BRANCH FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TRI-STATE FIRE PROTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S. DEPARTMENT OF D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NJ TREASURY, DIVISIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0USDA-FSIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NYCPD 107 PCT., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U. S. DEPARTMENT OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0U.S DEPARTMENT OF JU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Branch County Road C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Branch County Road Commission has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Branch County Road Commission in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Branch County Road Commission ranks #1,335 at $1,750 current penalty.

How Branch County Road Commission Compares

Branch County Road Commission's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-04-25

Last Inspection

2026-06-08

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $875 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

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

$3,500

Current Penalty Amount

$1,750

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,750 from the initial assessment of $3,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Branch County Road Commission compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Branch County Road Commission Industry Avg
Inspections 2 3.2
Violations 1 6.4
Total Penalty $1,750 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $875 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Branch County Road Commission, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,750 here).

Town of Milo $1,750 ME Snohomish County $1,750 WA East Hampton Volunteer Fire Department $1,740 CT City and County of San Francisco; Real Estate Division $1,760 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

State of California, Department of General Services 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA Adelphia Fire Company 2 insp. Adelphia, NJ Hampton Lakes Fire CO. (Ppe) 2 insp. Southampton, NJ Lumberton Fire Company (Ppe) 2 insp. Lumberton Township, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Town of Milo
Milo, ME
4 inspections $1,750
City of Flint
Flint, MI
2 inspections $1,750
Clinton TWP Dept of Public Works
Clinton TWP, MI
2 inspections $1,750
City of Lansing S Washington Office Complex
Lansing, MI
2 inspections $1,750
Snohomish County
Arlington, WA
2 inspections $1,750

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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 Branch County Road Commission safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Branch County Road Commission'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 Public Administration industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Branch County Road Commission have? ▼
Branch County Road Commission has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Branch County Road Commission had? ▼
Branch County Road Commission has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-25 and the most recent on 2026-06-08. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Branch County Road Commission? ▼
Branch County Road Commission has been assessed $1,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,500 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Branch County Road Commission have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Branch County Road Commission 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 Branch County Road Commission operate in? ▼
Branch County Road Commission operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 926120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Branch County Road Commission rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Branch County Road Commission ranks #78,998 (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 Branch County Road Commission's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Branch County Road Commission's total OSHA penalty of $1,750 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Snohomish County in Arlington, WA is a similar public administration employer with $1,750 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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