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Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex ranks #25,001 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 15 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty73% serious
$14,500
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#25,001
of 99,447 penalized employers

Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex in Essexville, MI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,001 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, City of Antioch in Antioch, CA is another utilities employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $14,620 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
73.3%
of violations were serious
#25,001
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$14,500 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.87.213.519.826.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEASTSIDE UTILITY DIS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12CONSOLIDATED EDISON …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4TICONDEROGA TN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3RICHFIELD SPRINGS VI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6ATTICA VILLAGE WWTP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6NORTH UTILITY DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10TOWN OF LIVERMORE FA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25GILBERTSVILLE VIL DPW, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13CENTRAL SQUARE VILL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12CITIZENS GAS UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12THE DAYTON POWER AND…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4FIRST UTILITY DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16MINE HILL TOWNSHIP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25PASSAIC VALLEY WATER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12FIRST UTILITY DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2THERESA VILL WWTP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5ALEXANDRIA BAY VILL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7FAIR HAVEN VILL WATE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2BINGHAMTON CITY WATE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24Consumers Energy Kar…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15
Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 15 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Utilities sector: Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex is the #292 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 866 employers with nonzero fines ($14,500).

How Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex Compares

Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2012-08-28

Last Inspection

2014-02-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $2,900 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

73.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

26.7% 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

$39,000

Current Penalty Amount

$14,500

Penalty Reduction

62.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,500 from the initial assessment of $39,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 15 6.1
Total Penalty $14,500 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,900 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,500 here).

Pike Electric LLC $14,502 SC City of Antioch $14,620 CA Borough of Seaside Park Water Department $14,700 NJ Township of Middletown Sewerage Authority $14,700 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Eastside Utility District - Maintenance 5 insp. Chattanooga, TN Consolidated Edison Company of New York, INC. 5 insp. New York, NY Ticonderoga TN WWTP 5 insp. Ticonderoga, NY Richfield Springs Vill WWTP 5 insp. Richfield Springs, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pike Electric LLC
Columbia, SC
2 inspections $14,502
G Electric Subcontractor LLC
Prairieville, LA
0 inspections $0
City of Antioch
Antioch, CA
3 inspections $14,620
Borough of Seaside Park Water Department
Seaside Park, NJ
3 inspections $14,700
Township of Middletown Sewerage Authority
Red Bank, NJ
2 inspections $14,700

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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 Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 15 violations across 5 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex have? ▼
Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex had? ▼
Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-28 and the most recent on 2014-02-25. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex? ▼
Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex has been assessed $14,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $39,000 (a 62.8% reduction).
Does Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex has 11 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 Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex operate in? ▼
Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221112). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex ranks #25,001 (the top quarter 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 Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Consumers Energy Karn Weadock Complex's total OSHA penalty of $14,500 is above the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, City of Antioch in Antioch, CA is a similar utilities employer with $14,620 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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