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City of Battle Creek

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), City of Battle Creek ranks #91,990 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$560
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#91,990
of 99,447 penalized employers

City of Battle Creek in Battle Creek, MI has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $560. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 357 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected City of Battle Creek once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #91,990 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 (0.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $153,876 in back wages owed to 354 affected workers. For comparison, Montclair TWP. Department of Public Works in Montclair, NJ is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $152,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#91,990
of 99,447 penalized employers
$153,876
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 38/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 1 OSHA inspection (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $154K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($77K 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 City of Battle Creek compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows City of Battle Creek runs well below peers (0.21x 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

$560 Top 7% most affordable more affordable than 93% 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 City of Battle Creek.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.101.63.14.76.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCORRECTIONS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DIMAR SYSTEMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0UC IRVINE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0WABASH VALLEY CORREC…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF TWIN FALLS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF HEMET, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0TRINITY SECURITY SER…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF SANGER, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1OAKLAND HOUSING AUTH…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4ARIVACA FIRE DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1KERN COUNTY FIRE DEP…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2MIDDLESEX SHERIFF'S …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3VALLEY CENTER FIRE P…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MONTEBELLO FIRE DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF EAST ORANGE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF PILOT MOUNTAIN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5PISCATAQUIS COUNTY J…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0NJ DEPARTMENT OF COM…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SAN JUAN COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0City of Battle Creek, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1
City of Battle Creek has 1 OSHA inspection 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.

City of Battle Creek in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, City of Battle Creek ranks #1,656 at $560 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place City of Battle Creek at rank #41 of 501 employers ($153,876 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $560 OSHA penalties plus $153,876 WHD back wages (99.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How City of Battle Creek Compares

City of Battle Creek's 1.00 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 well below peers (0.21x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2013-05-24

Last Inspection

2013-05-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$560

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $560 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

$1,400

Current Penalty Amount

$560

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$154,436

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $840 from the initial assessment of $1,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$153,876
Employees Affected
354
WHD Violations
357
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$435
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$76,938

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that City of Battle Creek owed $153,876 in back wages to 354 employees across 2 cases and 357 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: Public Administration

How City of Battle Creek compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric City of Battle Creek Industry Avg
Inspections 1 3.2
Violations 1 6.4
Total Penalty $560 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $560 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for City of Battle Creek, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($560 here).

City of Alameda - Fire Department $560 CA City of Anaheim $560 CA Town of Friday Harbor $560 WA City of Fremont $560 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Corrections Corporation of America 1 insp. Eloy, AZ Dimar Systems, LLC 1 insp. Las Cruces, NM Uc Irvine 1 insp. Irvine, CA Wabash Valley Correctional Facility 1 insp. Carlisle, IN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Montclair TWP. Department of Public Works
Montclair, NJ
2 inspections $152,000
Irvington Housing Authority
Irvington, NJ
24 inspections $158,950
East St. Louis Police Department
East Saint Louis, IL
0 inspections $0
Odyssey Systems
Wakefield, MA
0 inspections $0
Rolling Plains Jail Detention Center
Haskell, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use City of Battle Creek's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare City of Battle Creek against Montclair TWP. Department of Public Works, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether City of Battle Creek's inspection and penalty record is typical for Public Administration or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Public Administration sector
  • City of Battle Creek also carries $153,876 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 City of Battle Creek safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, City of Battle Creek's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 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 City of Battle Creek have? ▼
City of Battle Creek has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $560.
How many OSHA inspections has City of Battle Creek had? ▼
City of Battle Creek has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-24 and the most recent on 2013-05-24. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for City of Battle Creek? ▼
City of Battle Creek has been assessed $560 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,400 (a 60.0% reduction). Additionally, $153,876 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does City of Battle Creek have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. City of Battle Creek 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.
Has City of Battle Creek been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against City of Battle Creek, resulting in $153,876 in back wages owed to 354 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does City of Battle Creek operate in? ▼
City of Battle Creek operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921110). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if City of Battle Creek owes me wages? ▼
If you believe City of Battle Creek 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 $153,876 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does City of Battle Creek rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, City of Battle Creek ranks #91,990 (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 City of Battle Creek's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
City of Battle Creek's total OSHA penalty of $560 is below the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Montclair TWP. Department of Public Works in Montclair, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $152,000 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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